A councillor has not complied with BCP standards process after an investigation into complaints of disrespect and compromising impartiality were upheld. A 13-year-old boy has been released on police bail after being arrested for allegedly hitting a pregnant woman with an e-bike and fleeing the scene. A man who couldn't get an NHS dentist spent four days on 14 trains and buses to get £6,000 Turkey teeth after an accident left him unable to fly. When going on holiday, a passport is crucial. And while it is important for it to be in date and in good condition, you also need blank pages. Morrisons is offering a free kids and parents breakfast during every school holiday in 2026, with Kellogg’s cereal, milk and fruit at cafés nationwide Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a payout of up to £162 amid a £2 billion lawsuit against Sony. A 42-year-old man is due to appear in court in connection with an assault that saw armed police swoop a Dorchester property A mum who thought she had the flu was later diagnosed with viral meningitis that left her “forgetting how to walk.” Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening Former Cherries winger Jordon Ibe will appear in court charged with actual bodily harm after his arrest at Luton Airport last month, police have said. A new application has been submitted to New Forest District Council proposing the outline development of ten dwellings near Fordingbridge. Co-op food has announced they will permanently close their store due to “sustained market changes and operating cost increases.” The New Forest Commoners Defence Association (CDA) is planning to expand signage across the forest to discourage public interaction with livestock. A Bournemouth MP has voiced serious concerns after retired public servants were left without pension payments following the transfer of the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita. Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper MP visited Abbots Care Dorset to discuss homecare sector challenges, rising demand, and the need for investment in UK social care. Oakhaven Hospice joins the This is Hospice Care campaign, highlighting the vital role of legacy giving in funding end-of-life care across the UK. A popular pancake race is back promising to be a fun filled day for competitors for all ages this week. Part of Swanage high street will be closed overnight later this month to allow essential water pipe replacement works to take place. PRIDE parade is set to return in 2026 with a three-day celebration at Meyrick Park. A Bournemouth MP visited a heart club to highlight importance of cardiovascular health.Bournemouth Echo | News Bournemouth Echo News
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