Poole12 hrs agoCouncil insolvent due to SEND debt, leader saysA council faces an "imminent financial threat" over special needs services, its leader warns.12 hrs agoDorset12 hrs agoHeld migrants deprived of medicines, report saysInspectors criticise "inadequate" healthcare for migrants at holding centres in ports and airports.12 hrs agoUK1 day agoIllegal cigarettes and vapes seized by policePoole's neighbourhood policing team conducted a joint operation with Trading Standards.1 day agoDorset2 days agoFirefighter photos show fire-engulfed rubbish lorryA fire engulfed a lorry full of rubbish at a landfill site, sending up a huge soaring smoke plume.2 days agoDorset3 days agoFire crews put out heath fire started 'deliberately'A total of 18 different appliances, two unimogs and 10 support vehicles were used to tackle the fire.3 days agoDorset4 days agoCrews ramped up to bring heath blaze under controlThose living nearby are urged to keep windows and doors closed due to the large amount of smoke.4 days agoDorset6 days agoSummer beach wristband safety scheme startsThe scheme is brought in as thousands of people are expected to descend on the coastline's beaches.6 days agoDorset7 days agoCouncil pay to be unified after six yearsHundreds of staff at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been on different pay deals.7 days agoDorset25 Jun 2025College opens £1.1m health and care academyThe purpose built facility is opened at Bournemouth and Poole College. 25 Jun 2025Dorset...