FIREFIGHTERS from six stations across Dorset and Hampshire have scrambled to fight a fire at a house in Burton which would be seen from miles away. Seven fire engines from six crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Hampshire and Isle of Wight
CHERRIES announced their retained list last week, with five first-teamers confirmed to be leaving – but what is the contract situation of their remaining players? We know that head coach Andoni Iraola signed a new deal at the end of the season,
A MAN is due to appear at court accused of assaulting a man at a boxing match. Several crowd fights broke out at the Vitality Stadium while it hosted the hugely successful boxing event involving Chris Billam-Smith on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
A favourite pastime for many is enjoying a meal and laughter with friends at a cosy restaurant. But nothing lasts forever - and that seems to be especially true when it comes to the lifetime of an eatery. Inquiring within the community on Facebook
A BOURNEMOUTH stationery store has temporarily closed in Bournemouth. Card Factory in Old Christchurch Road has temporarily closed in the town centre. Inside there are empty shelves and several cardboard boxes. A sign posted on the shop
Everyone going on holiday this summer has been warned not to fall for scams from social media criminals impersonating major airlines. Scammers are impersonating every major airline operating in the UK, according to new analysis from consumer group
AN AUDI was destroyed in a car fire on the A31 over the weekend. The car was travelling westbound near Ringwood when it burst into flames and pulled over by the side of the road on Saturday evening, June 8. Officials have said more than 10
RYAN Christie is playing the best football of his career – according to his father Charlie Christie. Since Andoni Iraola came in as Cherries head coach, Christie has excelled in a slightly deeper position, which Christie senior believes has helped
TWO MEN have been released under investigation after a pedestrian died in a car crash in North Dorset. Dorset Police were alerted to a collision on the A350 Main Road near Compton Abbas at 7.46pm on June 6. The crash involved a silver Audi
A BODY was found in a supermarket toilets. Emergency services were called to Asda in West Quay Road, Poole on Saturday evening at around 8.15pm to reports of a man needing medical attention. One woman who witnessed the incident said she saw
A SUSPECT is still on the run after a man was assaulted in an early hours attack. The victim, in his 40s, was in Christchurch Road between Manor Road and Boscombe Spa Road at around 1am on Saturday, June 8. Officers were said to be doing
RESCUERS were scrambled to save a diver who injured himself while out in Poole Bay. The diver, named as Luke by Poole Coastguard, had suffered a decompressed injury while out in the waters on Sunday afternoon, June 9. A decompressed injury
FIVE former Cherries were involved in Soccer Aid action at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening, as footballing stars and celebrities came together to raise money for charity. Striker Jermain Defoe, defender Gary Cahill, midfielder Jack Wilshere,
PLANS to give a hospice a multi-million-pound upgrade look set to be approved. Oakhaven, the only facility of its type in the New Forest, is seeking consent to transform its single-storey in-patient unit (IPU) into a two -and-a-half storey complex
A SMALL boat beached itself on the shores in Sandbanks. Poole lifeboat station were called to the 19ft vessel that had become stuck in Sandbanks on Sunday afternoon, June 9. Four people who were onboard had sent out a Mayday after taking
AFC BOURNEMOUTH midfielder Tyler Adams did not feature on Saturday in the USA’s 5-1 friendly loss to Colombia, but is on the way back to full fitness according to USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. Adams was an unused substitute at Commanders Field
FREE agents in football are the type of frugal deals that excite any football fans, but who can Cherries look to bring in this summer on free transfers? In recent seasons Cherries have utilised the free agent market to bolster their squad.
Bad breath is a common symptom that often goes 'unnoticed' by dog owners but it could be a sign of 'hidden' health concerns. A dog nutritionist has warned owners that it could be a sign of underlying health issues including medical conditions
A NEW bar in Highcliffe could be subject to a licensing review following concerns raised by the council. BCP Council Environmental Health has applied to BCP Council Licensing Authority to request a review of the premises licence in place at The
GROOVES on the Green is counting down to its first ever three-day festival. The annual community festival will return to Ashley Cross with an extra day of music, food and drink. An 80s night will kickstart proceedings on Friday, June 21, headlined
ESTATE agent Goadsby has appointed a new senior management to its growing team. The Holdenhurst Road-based firm has appointed Gary Gibbons as its senior property management surveyor. Gary recently left his position at Surrey-based Curchods
A DORSET care home commemorated the D-Day anniversary in true British style for a mix of remembrance and celebration. Parley Place care home in West Parley brought together a community of staff and residents to remember the great sacrifices made
MORE than £13,000 was raised for a Bournemouth carers charity from businesses in Wimborne after a golfing event. The Unique Group and MYTIME Young Carers held a charity golf day on June 4 at Remedy Golf Club in Wimborne. MYTIME Young Carers
GRASS has been left overgrown across the conurbation – leading to some road signs being buried by nature. Multiple road signs across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being obscured by greenery and some residents have been less than impressed
A PENSIONER who believes he was wrongfully slapped with a parking fine has accused wardens and the council of “picking on people”. Stanley Merran has a blue badge meaning he is allowed to park on double yellow lines, in a safe place, for up to
THE following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: Alford Road – junction with Glenferness Avenue: Temporary road closure on 3 July 2023 until 26 July 2024 during BCP
A POOLE property management company has been shortlisted for two business awards. Goodknight Property Management (GPM) has been shortlisted for two awards in the Poole Business Awards 2024 for family business of the year and young entrepreneur
PUPILS at Broadstone Middle School took part in an annual fun run and raised £13,000. In the last three years the event has collected more than £33,000 for the school and several charities. The children taking part are challenged to complete
THOUSANDS of people flocked to the Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival at the weekend, giving a big boost to stallholders, local businesses and the community. The high street was closed to traffic for the two days as around 80 food stalls lined it
AN Italian bar and restaurant in Bournemouth could be subject to a licence review following police intervention. Dorset Police has applied for a review of the premises licence in place at Pirata in Charminster Road. The county force said it
THE former Halo nightclub owes nearly £400,000 after suddenly shutting its doors following 11 years of business. The popular venue based inside a church on Exeter Road in Bournemouth went into voluntary liquidation in March 2023 after “battling
A VETERINARY practice is planning to relocate to a closing doctors’ surgery near Christchurch. Priory Veterinary Group has earmarked Burton medical practice as a new site for its services. The vets currently operate from two linked houses in
ANNUAL accounts recently published by BCP Council have revealed exactly how much its most senior staff members are paid. In total, the local authority’s 12 most senior listed members of staff were paid £1.416m in the 2023/24 financial year, not
CHRISTCHURCH’s parliamentary election hustings will take place later this month ahead of the general election on July 4. GodFirst Church in Somerford will be hosting the free to attend event at 7pm on June 28, promising resident the opportunity
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: BILLY RANDS, 31 and of Rozalia Meadow in Poole, admitted failing to give information to Dorset Police on June 17, 2023, relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was
