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Bournemouth Echo

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sandbanks and Branksome Rockwater plans met with objections
MULTIMILLION pound plans for the redevelopment of two seafront locations have been described as “the straw that breaks the camel’s back” for Poole.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Nesting birds delay Station Road reopening on A35 Holmsley
THE COMPLETION of the multi-million-pound A35 Holmsley bridge project could be delayed for at least another month due to nesting birds.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council leader responds to vote of no confidence motion
THE leader of BCP Council has said the proof of his administration's success was "clear" in response to a motion of no confidence from opposition members.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Harry Ramsden’s £1.5million refurbishment in Bournemouth
Take a look inside Harry Ramsden's new-look restaurant along Bournemouth beach.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Evening Hill active travel roadworks underway in Poole
WORK to transform a Poole road to better facilitate active travel is underway after original plans were amended following criticism from disabled residents.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Full information about Bournemouth 7s in 2022
It's become a calendar staple over the years.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police patrols at Canford Heath after huge fire
POLICE are carrying out patrols on Canford Heath in the aftermath of the large heath fire on Saturday April 23.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A338 Spur Road overnight closures for maintenance works
THE A338 Spur Road could be closed for five nights with essential maintenance works planned.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: 5 people sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court
Details on five people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
TripAdvisor reviews: Best fish and chips in Bournemouth
Best places for fish and chips in Bournemouth according to TripAdvisor reviews. Read more:

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police catch thieves on CCTV in Bournemouth
Officers are reaching out to the owner of stolen sunglasses and sandals after a successful stop and search.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police request to report catalytic converter thefts
POLICE are urging residents in Dorset to ensure they report any incidents of catalytic converter theft.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ringwood schoolboy's amazing fundraising for cancer charity
A SCHOOLBOY teamed up with a friend to raise hundreds pounds for a hospital which is close to his heart.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man in court for burglary of Bournemouth McColl's shop
A MAN has been spared an immediate prison term over the burglary of a Bournemouth convenience store.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Woman had knuckle duster in Bournemouth hotel room
A WOMAN has been fined for having a knuckle duster in the room of a Bournemouth hotel.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Union reacts to BCP Council meeting 'health and safety' issue
A UNION has praised the decision to suspend a local authority meeting after the health and safety of councillors and council staff was understood to have been "placed at risk".

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Christchurch holiday meals scheme required last minute funds
MEMBERS of a town council had to step in at the 11th hour to support families and children from less-privileged backgrounds over the school holidays.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's happening at Bournemouth beach this spring and summer
BCP Council have announced new restaurants and art along the beaches of Bournemouth.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth Pier vanue to host Only Fools and Horses experience
AN ONLY Fools & Horses interactive dining show is coming to a Bournemouth seafront restaurant.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset woman and former land girl celebrates 100th birthday
A DORSET woman who served as a land girl during the Second World War and lost her husband during the conflict has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
May Bank Holiday supermarket hours: Aldi, Tesco Lidl, Sainsburys and more
Don't get caught out by the bank holiday weekend and see the supermarkets opening hours.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Tesco and Sainsbury's recall popular food items and warns customers of health risk
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
'UK's messiest car' filled with McDonald's and Gregg's sparks £2,500 fine warning
Kent Police uploaded a picture of a vehicle they stopped for not having insurance, an MOT or road tax.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:10:15 +0100
Noise cameras set to be introduced to 'catch rowdy drivers'
There are concerns about the impact on residents from motorists revving engines and using illegal exhausts

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:06:02 +0100
Everything leaving Netflix UK in May 2022
As usual there will be a number of shows and films leaving Netflix in May this month.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The award-winning businesses in Wimborne revealed
Businesses in Wimborne have been celebrating their wins after the inaugural Wimborne Business Awards.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: Bournemouth needs to be a smoke free zone
BCP it’s time to set the standards – make Bournemouth a smoke free zone.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Picture in the day: Capturing light
Idalina Robinson captured this lovely photo of a photographer at work during the golden hour.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:20:36 +0100
Neil Parish MP: Tory MP says he opened pornography in Commons 'by mistake'
Parish said he would be fully co-operating with investigators on this matter

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sony unveils two new laser home projectors to help you create your own home cinema
Kit out your own home cinema with one of these Sony home projectors.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
NASA gifts , gadgets and merchandise perfect for space lovers from IWOOT, Firebox and more
See the out-of-this-world gifts, gadgets and merchandise that you can get for the Space lover in your life.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
ARRAN Sense of Scotland swaps soaps, hand wash and more for sustainable range
We tried some ARRAN Sense of Scotland products where the sustainable soaps and handwasheds are made. Here's what we thought.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
The top 10 best luxury hostels for a solo getaway in the UK
There are a number of hostels that stand well above the rest that are still affordable to go to in the UK

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
LEGO has launched three Lightyear sets - See them here
LEGO has released new Lightyear sets for Buzzlight year fans to buy and build.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What The Queen’s palaces are actually worth today
It’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year but that’s not all she’s got to celebrate as the value of Her Majesty’s prominent palaces are revealed.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Mrs Hinch fans share £2 Amazon product that will keep spiders out of your home
One tip to repel spiders is proving popular - and it’s budget friendly too.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Christchurch Town Council wants to buy Waitrose car park
CHRISTCHURCH town council says it is prepared to step in and buy the BCP-owned car park alongside the town’s Waitrose.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:26:50 +0100
'Vital' resurfacing work on Mannings Heath roundabout completed early
BCP COUNCIL has announced that the ‘vital’ resurfacing work taking place on Mannings Heath roundabout has been completed ahead of time.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council leader facing vote of no confidence motion
A VOTE of no confidence in the Conservative BCP Council leader is set to be tabled at next month’s full council meeting.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:07:03 +0100
Dorset Police probe after woman robbed in Runnymede Avenue
A WOMAN was left injured after being robbed by a man she had just helped with directions in Bournemouth.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Why emergency patients are being told to go to new unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Walk-in patients hoping to use Royal Bournemouth Hospital's emergency department must now use the Urgent Treatment Centre.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:39:48 +0100
Tribute to Jill Bearsley Stevens after fatal crash in New Milton
THE family of a woman who was hit by a car have paid tribute to her as police continue their investigations.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fake speed camera on West Lulworth road to be removed
A FAKE speed camera installed near a Dorset village will be removed after motorists complained it was a “load of rubbish” and a danger to tourists.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Jellyfish spotted in Poole Park Lake
A MEETING of Moon Jellyfish spotted in Poole Park Lake

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:20:37 +0100
Fire crew called to false alarm incident in Boscombe
BLACK smoke seen coming from a derelict building in Boscombe, prompting an emergency response, turned out to be a false alarm.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:46:11 +0100
Fire services in Dorset receive hoax calls
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has reminded people that making a hoax call to the emergency services will not be tolerated

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:32:25 +0100
Tory MP named 'watching porn in Commons' is ex-south west MEP
CONSERVATIVE MP Neil Parish has been revealed as the Member of Parliament accused of watching pornography in the House of Commons.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:28:11 +0100
North Dorset Police issue warning after dead Buzzard is found
Police have issued a message to Dorset dog walkers following the discovery of a dead raptor in the forest.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Toilet blocks gated off at crime 'hot spot' in Boscombe
POLICE are working to tackle anti social behaviour and drug misuse at a Boscombe Cliff Gardens 'hot spot'.



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