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Police issue update on man who died following Durley Chine sea rescue

Police have confirmed a man who died after being pulled from the sea at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth was aged in his 70s. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

NHS staff's teddy walk raises more than £2,300 for hospital's new children unit

NHS staff from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) took part in the Teddy Bear Trek, walking from Poole Hospital to Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Man arrested after Verwood burglary as police carry out reassurance patrols

Dorset Police patrol Verwood after burglary, criminal damage and safeguarding concerns, with an arrest made and enquiries continuing alongside e-bike checks.

BCP Council still waiting on government response to major SEND reform plan

BCP Council has said it has not had a response from the government about its SEND reform plan

BCP Council accused of “setting a bear trap” over £46 million of uncollected tax

Opposition councillors have accused BCP Council of “setting a bear trap” for future administrations after new figures revealing nearly £50 million in uncollected tax over the past four years

£46 million in council tax uncollected by council - enough to pay off £32m debt

Nearly £50 million in council tax and business rates has gone uncollected by BCP Council over the past four years.

Drinkers join Bournemouth clean-up after police tackle anti-social behaviour

Bournemouth South police tackle anti-social behaviour as drinkers join a clean-up, while Dorset Police make GBH and rooftop arrests and warn over URBEX dangers.

Hourly train to Bristol and better road links included in new Dorset transport vision

A sweeping transport blueprint has set out a vision for Dorset's future, with a range of rail, road and public transport projects identified as priorities for investment over the next decade.