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Wessex to start oil drilling in 2013
Dorset's South coast is expected to undergo offshore drilling next year as it could contain up to "50 million barrels of oil" says oil experts.
Collision kills Palestinian children
At least eight Palestinian children have been killed in a "horrific" accident when a school bus collided with a truck near north Jerusalem today.
BikeSafe lessons launched in Dorset
Groups across Dorset are taking initiative to educate motorcyclists on road safety in a programme that will be launched in April.
Outdoor fitness area in Hamworthy
New outdoor fitness and playing equipment has been installed in a childrens park in Hamworthy.
The new facility is open to the public and is situated at the Pavilion end of the recreation ground in Turlin Moore.
Charity prepares for digital switchover
A Bournemouth charity is finalising its efforts to make sure that no elderly people are left ‘looking at a blank screen’ when the digital switchover comes next month.
Funds for Boscombe and West Howe
Areas of West Howe and Boscombe are to receive £35,000 to help address deprivation, a Bournemouth Cabinet meeting heard yesterday.
Condor diverts services to Poole
Condor ferries has closed its Weymouth port this weekend and moved services to Poole Harbour after safety concerns about the ferry berth.
Prison fire kills at least 300 people
Relatives of inmates have stormed into a jail in Honduras after a fire broke out at 10:50 PM yesterday night, killing at least 300 people.
CCTV will improve safety in taxis
The Council wants to improve the safety of Bournemouth taxi drivers and passengers by installing CCTV cameras.