Christchurch

A NEW facility has been opened in Christchurch to help diagnose autism faster, potentially helping hundreds of people a year.

POLICE hit out at a “selfish” motorist who forced open an emergency access gate to escape a tailback on the A338 Spur Road, near Christchurch.

DORSET Police needs to improve how it investigates crime and responds to the public, a force watchdog said.

BCP Council has warned residents they have a week to apply for road closures to hold street parties celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A CHRISTCHURCH motorist who admitted failing to provide a drink-drive blood specimen had 10 penalty points imposed on his licence.

A CHRISTCHURCH woman has admitted neglecting her animals and causing them unnecessary suffering.

A CHRISTCHURCH primary school has improved its Ofsted rating following a recent inspection which ranked it 'good' overall.

SOUTH Central Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident and asked patients to dial 999 only for life-threatening or emergency situations.

AROUND 40 firefighters battled a blaze which devastated a large swathe of heathland at St Catherine's Hill last night (Tuesday).

A POPULAR car wash in Christchurch could be closed down and demolished to make way for an apartment block.

MORE than 50 Ukraine refugees could be arriving in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area within the coming days.

CHRISTCHURCH care home The Laurels has had its 'good' overall rating restored by the national watchdog.

A CHRISTCHURCH man who stole over £60 of meat from his local Marks & Spencer was handed a six-month conditional discharge by magistrates.

A BODY was found in Christchurch Harbour yesterday (Sunday) following a two-week search for a missing elderly woman.

GENEROUS schoolchildren and groups are continuing the area’s crusade to help refugees fleeing war in Ukraine.

NHS staff gathered at Christchurch Hospital to reflect on the Covid-19 pandemic and remember those who died.

AN AMBER wildfire alert has been issued for both Hampshire and Dorset after a spell of "unseasonably" warm and dry weather is forecast.

TRIBUTES have poured in for a popular homeless man who used to entertain visitors to Christchurch's Saxon Square.

A NEW centre to diagnose, assess and support people with autism is being launched in Christchurch by a leading charity.

A CHRISTCHURCH man has been banned from the roads for three years after being caught driving while more than three times the legal alcohol limit.