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Clockwise from top left: Amanda Pearson; Phil Broadhead; Keith Prince; Georgina Hurcombe

Phil Broadhead leads Dorset's King's Birthday Honours list recipients

Former BCP Council leader given OBE in King's Birthday Honours list

AFC Bournemouth

Croatia, Conference League and learning to cook - Former Cherry Adu-Adjei

British Transport Police

Person dies after being 'hit by train' on Poole railway line

Person 'hit by train' in Poole as services cancelled

Person 'hit by train' in Poole as services cancelled

South Western Railway

Person dies after being 'hit by train' in Poole

Shocking: CCTV footage revealed a person slamming a

Shocking: CCTV footage revealed a person slamming a

WATCH - Moment man goes on rampage and smashes shop windows in early hours

Bournemouth School, Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School were ranked as the best-performing in the BCP area

Bournemouth School, Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School were ranked as the best-performing in the BCP area

BCP's 3 best-performing secondary schools revealed in new league table

The 'offensive' graffiti was seen in the zig-zag path in Boscombe

The 'offensive' graffiti was seen in the zig-zag path in Boscombe

'Unacceptable' hateful message daubed near Bournemouth seafront

Illicit Products Seized

Illicit Products Seized

Shop shut down as nearly £50k of illegal tobacco and vapes seized

'Dangerous bully' prisoner jailed for raping inmate days after attack

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport announces huge sale on Jet2 flights

Major fire at commercial property in Burton

Major fire at commercial property in Burton

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Watch - Major blaze at former surgery site late at night

UK home and garden retail giant collapsed into administration owing £803m, with 2,300 jobs lost

UK home and garden retail giant collapsed into administration owing £803m, with 2,300 jobs lost

Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m

(left to right): Nick Graham, Connie and Nick Broughton, Richard Jones, Liz Thornton and Hannah Attride (latter three from Bryanston).

(left to right): Nick Graham, Connie and Nick Broughton, Richard Jones, Liz Thornton and Hannah Attride (latter three from Bryanston).

Bryanston School

Public school in Dorset announces plans to take over prep school

News

Pic Hattie Miles - B. Cole and Sons Fun Fair at Redhill Park has banned hoods and baseball caps - fun on the Screamer ride

Pic Hattie Miles - B. Cole and Sons Fun Fair at Redhill Park has banned hoods and baseball caps - fun on the Screamer ride

Bournemouth fairground banned clothing items to discourage 'mindless idiots'

Zig Zag nightclub

Zig Zag nightclub

Remembering Bournemouth's legendary nightclub that closed 33 years ago

Tom Hayes at Bournemouth Beach

Tom Hayes at Bournemouth Beach

Tom Hayes reacts to Bournemouth University benefiting from Government funding

Over 100 people gathered at Lighthouse in Poole on June 11 for a screening of The National Emergency Briefing, followed by a panel discussion exploring what the issues raised in the film mean for Poole and the wider Dorset area.

Over 100 people gathered at Lighthouse in Poole on June 11 for a screening of The National Emergency Briefing, followed by a panel discussion exploring what the issues raised in the film mean for Poole and the wider Dorset area.

Lighthouse Theatre

Poole MP becomes first MP to host climate and nature crisis screening

Major fire at commercial property in Burton

Major fire at commercial property in Burton

Major late-night fire in Christchurch "suspicious", say police

Man wanted by police after he was released from prison has now been found

Tobias and Finley Rice

Tobias and Finley Rice

More than £16k raised in memory of brothers killed in crash

Local government

Councillors support parking trial but say alternatives to cars is needed

Images show how the fire devastated the property

Images show how the fire devastated the property

Neighbour sets up fundraiser for victim of house fire

Lower parking income and increased social care costs led to budget overspend

Man shouted obscenities and racially abused people in Bournemouth

Man stole more than £1,000 worth of products and drove off without paying for fuel

CCTV footage reveals an individual slamming a

CCTV footage reveals an individual slamming a

Police respond to claims of 'inaction' on Southbourne smashed windows

Christopher Jones, 47, of Shaftesbury has been jailed

Christopher Jones, 47, of Shaftesbury has been jailed

Child sexual offence

Paedophile jailed for sexual assault and possession of indecent images

Knoll House Hotel June 2026

Knoll House Hotel June 2026

Plans for 'world-class’ luxury hotel at beauty spot

England Fans Watching World Cup At Pub (Image Newsquest)

England Fans Watching World Cup At Pub (Image Newsquest)

Residents urged to celebrate World Cup safely across BCP

A police cordon at East Overcliff Drive as part of the investigation

A police cordon at East Overcliff Drive as part of the investigation

Man arrested on suspicion of murder released a year later

Odeon Bournemouth.

Odeon Bournemouth.

What's on in cinemas in Bournemouth and Poole this weekend

Sport

AFC Bournemouth

Croatia, Conference League and learning to cook - Former Cherry Adu-Adjei

Strong crowds, good sponsorship and building Pirates as a business - Owner Ford

Wimborne have strengthened their options with the arrival of Hamish Anderson

Wimborne have strengthened their options with the arrival of Hamish Anderson

Wimborne hand Anderson debut as they look to bounce back against Sherborne

Charlotte Mandale is one of 53 women to have a purple seat unveiled at Edgbaston ahead of the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, in a nod to the number of years since the inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1973.

Charlotte Mandale is one of 53 women to have a purple seat unveiled at Edgbaston ahead of the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, in a nod to the number of years since the inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1973.

Dorset cricket club chair one of 53 women recognised by national cricket board

Blandford & Sturminster Hockey Club are the proud recipients of the South Central Best Emerging Club award, recognising their success on and off of the pitch this season.

Blandford & Sturminster Hockey Club are the proud recipients of the South Central Best Emerging Club award, recognising their success on and off of the pitch this season.

Hockey club in Dorset wins Best Emerging Club award for south central region

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National Sport

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

Folarin Balogun scores twice as United States beats Paraguay in World Cup opener

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

David Beckham and Tom Cruise bring celebrity glamour to World Cup

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

USA launch World Cup campaign against Paraguay to excited crowds on home soil

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter

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Business news

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

Hall and Woodhouse

Family-owned independent brewery marks 249 years with day of celebration

A 100-year-old care home resident is set to have his dream of 80 years come true, as he climbs into a motorbike sidecar for a ‘ride-out’ – accompanied by a pack of bikers.

A 100-year-old care home resident is set to have his dream of 80 years come true, as he climbs into a motorbike sidecar for a ‘ride-out’ – accompanied by a pack of bikers.

100-year-old care home resident to get his 'life-long' motorbike wish fulfilled

Irene Mary Pickett, who lives at Care UK’s Magna care home, in Wimborne, celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and the Magna team.

Irene Mary Pickett, who lives at Care UK’s Magna care home, in Wimborne, celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and the Magna team.

Wimborne care home resident celebrates 100th birthday thanks to skincare secret

Volunteer Caroline brings her dog, Nelly, to RMBI Care Co. Home Zetland Court, in Bournemouth, for residents to enjoy.

Volunteer Caroline brings her dog, Nelly, to RMBI Care Co. Home Zetland Court, in Bournemouth, for residents to enjoy.

Volunteers at Bournemouth care home making a meaningful difference every day

The team at Skin ID, the luxury CQC-registered medical skin clinic at 296 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, celebrates its fifth birthday with a special anniversary evening for clients, friends and supporters, marking half a decade of pioneering medical

The team at Skin ID, the luxury CQC-registered medical skin clinic at 296 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, celebrates its fifth birthday with a special anniversary evening for clients, friends and supporters, marking half a decade of pioneering medical

Skin clinic in Dorset celebrates five years of glowing results

MYTIME Young Carers has been awarded a vital grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest community funder, to go towards the running of its award-winning Level-Up Programme provision.

MYTIME Young Carers has been awarded a vital grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest community funder, to go towards the running of its award-winning Level-Up Programme provision.

National Lottery

Dorset charity awarded vital grant from National Lottery Community Fund

UK home and garden retail giant collapsed into administration owing £803m, with 2,300 jobs lost

UK home and garden retail giant collapsed into administration owing £803m, with 2,300 jobs lost

Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m

UK’s leading immersive leisure brand to open new venue at Dorset shopping centre

Representatives from Go South Coast - the bus company that operates Morebus - completed the formidable Three Peaks challenge last weekend in memory of their late managing director, raising more than £25,000 for Cancer Research

Representatives from Go South Coast - the bus company that operates Morebus - completed the formidable Three Peaks challenge last weekend in memory of their late managing director, raising more than £25,000 for Cancer Research

National Three Peaks Challenge

Mountain challenge in memory of late director raises £25,000 for Cancer Research

We Out Here Festival, photographed by Sienna Lorraine Gray, Khroma Collective

We Out Here Festival, photographed by Sienna Lorraine Gray, Khroma Collective

We Out Here Festival

Dorset music festival named among the best-value festivals in the UK

Taking place at Bournemouth University on November 4, the MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will bring together young carers and employers to explore work experience, mentoring, workplace insight and career pathways.

Taking place at Bournemouth University on November 4, the MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will bring together young carers and employers to explore work experience, mentoring, workplace insight and career pathways.

MYTIME Young Carers

Dorset employers invited to help unlock the potential of young carers

Sway Place is opening its doors on Friday, June 19 from 2pm–4pm for an afternoon filled with football games, food and fun.

Sway Place is opening its doors on Friday, June 19 from 2pm–4pm for an afternoon filled with football games, food and fun.

Care home to welcome community for nostalgic football‑themed celebration

Resident Mo Marks celebrates 15 years of living at Colten Care's Belmore Lodge care home in Lymington. Colten Directors John Colwell, standing second left, and George Colwell, right, were among guests. Home Manager Janie Wilkins is second from right.

Resident Mo Marks celebrates 15 years of living at Colten Care's Belmore Lodge care home in Lymington. Colten Directors John Colwell, standing second left, and George Colwell, right, were among guests. Home Manager Janie Wilkins is second from right.

‘Lovely resident’ Mo celebrates 15 years at New Forest care home

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Letters

Letter: "What do people find to talk about for such long periods of time?"

Grave stock image

Grave stock image

Letter: In honour of Christian radio host, Ian Kingsley

A letter writer says the first past the post system breeds a nasty them-and-us politics

A letter writer says the first past the post system breeds a nasty them-and-us politics

National government

Letter: First past the post voting system is bad for everyone

Hawkwood Road Development

Hawkwood Road Development

Local government

Letter: 'Boscombe scheme is wonderful but where will people park?'

Voters went to the polls earlier this month for the town council elections

Voters went to the polls earlier this month for the town council elections

Local government

Letter: 'Inappropriate voting system caused town councils pickle'

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National News

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

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