£16 billion opportunity at stake as Wessex pushes for devolution
COUNCIL leaders across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are turning up the pressure on ministers as…
Family left with “huge hole in hearts” after young father dies in Knowlton crash
THE FAMILY of a 24-year-old father from Poole who died in a two-vehicle crash in East Dorset have paid…
New council strategy will focus on adult care prevention
RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will benefit from a major shift in adult social care to help people…
Boy, 17, is sixth male arrested after death of Poole woman
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a woman aged in her 80s in Poole have arrested a teenager. Dorset Police received…
Christchurch man jailed after sexually assaulting woman separated from friend
A MAN from Christchurch has been jailed for a rape offence that took place more than two years ago. Lewis…
Teenager targeted in frightening e-bike robbery
ROBBERS donned in balaclavas have knocked a teenage boy to the ground and stolen his e-bike in Poole. At around…
Council leads campaign to tackle soaring ketamine use
A NEW campaign to tackle a concerning rise in ketamine use among young adults has been launched. Forget The Ket…
Roadworks scheme could reduce congestion and disruption
PLANS are being put forward to reduce roadwork disruption on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s busiest roads. BCP Council is consulting…
Man, 73, who died after Christchurch collision will be “greatly missed”
THE FAMILY of a man who died following a collision with a bus in Christchurch have paid tribute to…
New initiative will tackle empty shops in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
NEW powers could see empty shop units brought back into use quicker, as part of a pilot scheme to…