Bournemouth Echo

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It never happens here': Social club speaks out after 'assault' outside site
A social club has spoken out after a man sustained 'life-threatening' injuries during an 'assault' outside the site.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hotel where it feels like you're in Miami among UK's best with a swimming pool
The Nici in Bournemouth has been named among the UK's best hotels with a swimming pool, according to The Independent

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Upcoming road works across BCP set to cause delays from June 15 to June 21
Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in June due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:11:19 +0100
Outrage over plans for nearly 150 homes on green belt
A bid to build almost 150 homes on green belt land has prompted outrage among village residents.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:31:25 +0100
What apps will be banned? Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will no longer be able to use social media.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South coast tech firm among the UK's best places to work - CEO explains how
iplicit, a fast-growth UK tech company and remote-first employer, has been ranked in the top 5 for 2026, improving on its previous top 10 ranking.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West End star John Barrowman to perform show at Dorset venue in September
West End star John Barrowman is set to light up the stage with My Life In Musicals at Lighthouse Poole on September 22.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sunset seafront race to launch in Southbourne
A summer running event combining music, sunset racing and an after-party is set to make its debut along Southbourne seafront.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free country music event coming to Poole this summer
Country in The Square will take place on Saturday, August 22, from 12pm to 3pm, outside The Dolphin Shopping Centre.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rail customers scan QR codes every 40 seconds for live journey information
South Western Railway launches refreshed One Scan platform, bringing live journey updates direct to customers’ devices while travelling via seat QR codes

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset residents invited to take part in cycling and walking event
This year's Ride + Stride event takes place on September 12, offering a chance to explore Dorset’s historic churches while raising funds for vital repairs.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Medieval and Iron-Age treasures discovered by BU students now on display
Medieval and Iron-Age treasures discovered by Bournemouth University (BU) archaeologists are being showcased at a new exhibition at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Long-overdue step forward': MenB vaccine rollout praised after student's death
A Bournemouth MP has welcomed the rollout of a Meningitis vaccine, following the death of a university student in 2025.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘We must continue to defend democracy, freedom and respect’
On 6 June I attended the D-Day remembrance service at the British Normandy Memorial. I met Ken Hay, a 100-year-old Dorset Regiment veteran who fought in the Normandy campaign.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Swanage Railway granted charitable status in landmark 50th anniversary year
Swanage Railway has been granted charitable status in what it describes as one of the most significant milestones in its history.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:33:03 +0100
Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in 'big moment' for the UK
Sir Keir Starmer announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'State-of-the-art' private cancer facility to launch at hospital
A new partnership is set to provide Dorset residents with private cancer services, bringing more than £50 million of investment into NHS cancer care over the next 20 years.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for hourly express train service between Bournemouth and London
A campaign is under way calling for faster train services between Bournemouth and London.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 350 hospital staff gather for night of recognition at awards
More than 350 hospital staff and volunteers gathered for a special night of recognition last week.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:36:27 +0100
Martin Lewis warning as millions could be damaging credit scores without realising
Martin Lewis has warned about the dangers of hiding debt from a partner, while finance experts reveal the credit score myths that could be affecting millions.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:09:27 +0100
RECAP - Road closures after crash involving motorbike and car
Road closures are currently in place on the A352 Wareham Road after a crash at Warmwell Cross Roundabout.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:34:24 +0100
Man in 'life-threatening' condition after 'assault' outside club
A man in his 60s has been hospitalised with life-threatening' injuries following a reported assault outside a club in Poole.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:39:14 +0100
Men charged with arson after fire started involving stolen newspapers
Two men have been charged following a fire involving stolen newspapers in Southbourne.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0100
Daisy Day charity drew hundreds to New Forest 20 years ago
The Lymington Daisy Day remains rightly celebrated as a shining example of local camaraderie and support.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Man with 'knife and gun' sparks armed police response in early hours
Armed officers descended on a property in Poole in the early hours the morning following reports a man was in possession of a knife and a gun.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'Faultless' venue in 'picturesque' spot among UK's top 10 for a ploughman's lunch
Clavells Restaurant in Kimmeridge has been ranked among the top 10 places for a ploughman's lunch in the UK

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:23:36 +0100
New Forest lido perfect for 'energetic family days out' named among UK's best
Lymington Sea Water Baths have been named among the UK's most refreshing, according to Country Living.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vikki Slade MP calls for urgent green energy initiatives for Dorset
Vikki Slade MP urges government to appoint a South West energy minister to fast-track Dorset’s green energy projects and boost local economic growth.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:16:23 +0100
Second biker killed in crash in Dorset
A second motorcyclist has tragically died following a crash near Weymouth.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:37:49 +0100
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Dorset coast road
A 24-year-old motorcyclist has tragically lost his life in a crash on the coast road between Weymouth and Bridport

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:33:53 +0100
Motorbike catches fire after crash with car
A motorbike caught on fire following a crash with another vehicle near Poxwell.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:54:18 +0100
PICTURES - Sea of pink as hundreds join Bournemouth Race for Life
Hundreds gathered by Bournemouth Pier for a morning filled with fun, laughter and love at the recent Race for Life event.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:28:36 +0100
Lifeboat crew attend three call‑outs in one day
A lifeboat crew responded to three separate emergencies in one day along the Dorset coast.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:27:49 +0100
Woman's house 'shook' as military helicopters flew over during Channel operation
A Poole resident described how her house 'shook' when Royal Marine helicopters flew overhead during a high-profile Channel operation.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:19:45 +0100
Staff 'racially abused' and 'threatened' at Boscombe supermarket
Staff members at a Boscombe store were reportedly racially abused, threatened and had food thrown at them by two men.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:22:05 +0100
'Cordon' put in place after armed police attend Poole property
A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a property in Poole.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:55:27 +0100
Missing teenage girl is found, say police
A missing teenage girl last seen in Bournemouth in the early hours of this morning has been found, police have said.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:16:27 +0100
Video footage shows Royal Marines boarding Russian shadow fleet vessel
A VIDEO released by the Ministry of Defence shows Royal Marine commandos boarding a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0100
Pirates will wait for local plan before further discussions on Wimborne Road home
Pirates will wait to see BCP Council’s next local plan draft before they plan next steps around their Wimborne Road home, owner Matt Ford said.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:20:15 +0100
Russian shadow fleet vessel anchored off Dorset after Royal Marine operation
A Russian shadow fleet vessel intercepted by Royal Marine commandos is now moored off the coast at Weymouth.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:04:11 +0100
Superyacht 'with $200m price tag' arrives in Poole Harbour
Another superyacht with a reported price tag of $200m has been turning heads in Poole this morning.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:12:02 +0100
Resident doctors in England call off strike action after Government offer
Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the Government made a new offer which will be put to members.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:03:52 +0100
RECAP - Hundreds to take part in Bournemouth Race For Life
Hundreds of people will take part in Bournemouth Race For Life today on the seafront. We will be bringing you live updates.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:41:04 +0100
Dorset country estate on market with guide price of £4m
A country estate set in around 4.75 acres on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck which has a possible link to Ethiopian Emperor Haile Salassie, has gone on the market with a guide price of £4m.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:37:37 +0100
Historic riverside hotel celebrates 50th anniversary
A historic riverside hotel is celebrating 50 years since it first open its doors to guests.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:24:51 +0100
Urgent appeal for missing teenage girl last seen in early hours
A young woman has been reported missing.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two famous forged medieval manuscripts to go under the hammer this month
Two medieval illuminated manuscripts, late 19th century-20th century fakes from The Spanish Forger, will be auctioned by Charterhouse in Sherborne on June 25.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
14 caterpillars you can spot around Dorset and when you can see them
Dorset is home to a number of different caterpillars, according to the Dorset Wildlife Trust

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ofsted praises nursery for "warm" and nurturing early years care
A nursery in Christchurch has received high praise from inspectors at Ofsted for providing children with "consistent warm, attentive and nurturing care".

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bus operator offering discounted travel on Clean Air Day next week
To mark Clean Air Day on June 18, Morebus is offering 10% off Dayrider tickets in a bid to reduce car journeys and promote environmentally friendly travel.

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