And then there's these comments from the local Council:
Bournemouth council claimed Mr Dennis was provided with advice and offered the option of applying for supported housing and refused, although he denies this, saying little useful information was provided.
Kelly Ansell, the council's senior strategic housing manager, said the homeless were assessed on a case-by-case basis.
She said: 'When specifically dealing with former HM Forces personnel our decisions take account of the military covenant and homelessness legislation which was applied in this case.
'Mr Dennis has the right to request a review of the decision made and we would be happy to re-visit the discussion on his housing options with him.'
A spokesman for the council said the officer has considered vulnerability according to the homelessness legislation, and specifically considered whether the applicant is a ‘Vulnerable former members of the armed forces’.
They said he would not have been told he was not considered a priority because of a drink or drug problem.
In other words, not a story.