IT’S the third part of our review of 2023.

Today we look part at the stories that made the news between July and September.

We will be concluding our series in tomorrow’s paper.

July

Former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie enjoyed a trip to Kimmeridge Bay

Pubgoers rallied against the closure of Wetherspoon pub Nightjar in Ferndown, however, the watering hole went on to close for good months later

Dorset restaurants Art Sushi and Brassica were included among the 100 best local eateries as part of the Good Food Guide 2023

Animal campaign group Animal Rising occupied a dairy aisle at Waitrose in Parkstone campaigning for an end to the industry

Barker Dry Cleaning Service, which had been on Bournemouth’s Richmond Hill for 23 years, relocated to Westbourne

Christchurch-based iced coffee brand Jimmy’s was bought by a soft drink giant, Britvic

Popular bar Walkabout closed down in Bournemouth town centre

August

Teenager Cameron Hamilton died after being stabbed in Bournemouth town centre with dozens of floral tributes left in the Square

LV= General Insurance announced it would be moving from its headquarters in County Gates, Bournemouth, after nearly 30 years

Bournemouth Air Festival returned for its 15th year featuring the Red Arrows, Typhoon, and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Enterprising Bournemouth University student Matt Simms, 23, opened his own shop in Bournemouth town centre while studying for his degree

Coffee Saloon in Westbourne shut up shop

September

Prince William was mobbed at Pret a Manger in Bournemouth after he visited the sandwich chain during a royal visit as part of his Homewards programme. Former footballer Paul Gascoigne was among those who spoke with the royal. Prince William then visited the AFC Bournemouth stadium along with Dragon's Den star and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett.

Budget airline easyJet announced a new winter route from Bournemouth Airport to Lyon in France

Bournemouth festival Arts by the Sea returned with artwork Portal making its world premiere on Bournemouth beach

A dramatic thunderstorm lit up the skies across Dorset with photographers capturing on camera incredible lightning strikes over the seafront

Crowds flocked to Poole’s first Seafood and Sounds festival

Ferndown’s Wilko store closed its doors for good with shops in Winton, Boscombe and Poole shutting just days later