Bournemouth Echo

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:32:22 +0000
LIVE: Fire crews respond to blaze at Boscombe shopping centre
Fire service are attending a fire in Boscombe and Sovereign centre has been closed.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
College staff to strike for three days over 'pay and working conditions'
STAFF at Bournemouth and Poole college will take part in three days of strike action this week after talks over pay and working conditions failed to reach an agreement, the University and College Union (UCU) has said.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
"Special" volunteer died after aneurysm while managing football team with son
A fundraiser has been set up after a “special” volunteer in the non-league football community died while managing a club he set up with his son in the 1990s.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset spot with 'elegant' rooms and 'fulsome' breakfasts among England's top 50 pubs
The Fleur de Lys in Cranborne, Dorset, has been named among England's top 50 pubs with rooms, according to The Telegraph.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:57:00 +0000
'Most young motorists drive too fast'
In response to the recent letter regarding Keyhole Bridge, the person who thinks that the road should be permanently closed to traffic obviously doesn't have to rely on a vehicle to get to work.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:09:18 +0000
Library cards for babies and toddlers introduced across BCP
BCP libraries are celebrating The National Year of Reading with a special offer designed to welcome the youngest of book lovers.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:02:01 +0000
Bigwigs bakery plans to improve building façade
A bakery in Bournemouth has submitted new plans to improve the façade of the building.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:58:31 +0000
New padel court planned for leisure centre in Poole
A leisure centre in Poole has submitted plans to replace a tennis court with a padel court.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:56:58 +0000
Multiple planning proposals lodged for home extensions and alterations
NEW planning proposals have been lodged with Dorset Council, covering a range of residential extensions and property alterations in Ferndown, Charlton Marshall, Corfe Mullen, Canford Bottom, and West Moors.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:54:12 +0000
The strange looking creature caught off the Dorset coast
This strange-looking specimen - a sea hedgehog - is one of only four to be caught off the south coast

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:50:33 +0000
Dorset town ranked among England's top 10 worst housing markets for 2026
Dorchester was ranked among England's top 10 worst housing markets for 2026, according to analysis from Zoopla

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:10:23 +0000
Over 300 drivers caught speeding in New Forest last month
Hundreds of drivers have been caught speeding in the New Forest by police

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity helping the homeless gets £1,500 donation from footwear retailer
A BOURNEMOUTH charity helping with the prevention and relief of poverty has received a donation of £1,500 from a national charity.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents to ‘help shape future’ of Georgian mansion
Residents are being encouraged to ‘help shape the future’ of a Georgian mansion in Poole.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrations at 7 pubs in Dorset planned for traditional Scottish event
A seven-day celebration will take place across seven pubs in and around Bournemouth to mark the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pub chain urges residents to support their local pub this winter
A pub chain is urging residents to visit their local as pubs face ‘one of their toughest winters yet’.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Who is your Sporting Champion 2026? how to nominate
On pitches, courts, tracks and touchlines across our area, there are people whose passion for sport goes far beyond results or trophies.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Letter: 'Beach hut hike is money for old rope'
When is a beach hut not a beach hut?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Volunteers wanted to help make a difference to young people's lives
Dorset residents are being urged to help support children and young people in care.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bournemouth MP welcomes new paternal leave rights
A Bournemouth MP has welcomed new paternal leave rights which come into effect this spring.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Households get ready for new waste and recycling service
New Forest District Council has started writing to residents about its new waste and recycling collection service.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Live pro wrestling event coming to Poole church
Live pro wrestling will be coming to a church in Poole later this month.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Biggest solo challenge for me': Bournemouth mum takes on 1,200km tuk-tuk rally
An entrepreneur from Bournemouth is taking part in a 1,200km tuk-tuk challenge across India to raise funds for three "transformative initiatives."

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Funding available for groups that foster diversity and inclusion
A housing association is launching a new fund supporting equality, diversity and inclusion activities in communities across southern England.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
'I’m thrilled to be recognised': Poole Hairdresser wins top award
A HAIR salon owner from Sandbanks has said he feels “very lucky and grateful” to his customers after being named Men’s Stylist of the Year 2025.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
In The Dock: Man, aged in 50s, tried to incite child to look at sexual images
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Advice issued to mariners ahead of repairs to Twin Sails Bridge in Poole
ADVICE has been issued to mariners ahead of repairs to Twin Sails Bridge in Poole later this month.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:57:05 +0000
Car destroyed in major fire on main road
A vehicle was completely destroyed in an incident after it caught fire on a major Dorset road

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:03:25 +0000
Former chief constable accused of having sex with officer on duty
The former chief constable of Hampshire police is set to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations of having sex on duty - and lying to senior policing figures about a sexual relationship

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:37:32 +0000
Former criminology lecturer turned to a life of crime in £10k supermarket theft spree
A former criminology lecturer stole more than £10k from supermarkets in the Southampton area.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Flooded road turned ‘ice rink’ still not repaired after nearly three years
A FLOODED road that is said to turn into an ‘ice rink’ in the winter has still not been repaired after nearly three years of reports.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:51:49 +0000
Retrial begins: Man accused of fatal stabbing stands trial for alleged manslaughter
A MAN accused of stabbing an 18-year-old to death in Bournemouth town centre is standing re-trial for manslaughter.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
New Burger King to open at Poole holiday park
A NEW Burger King is set to open at a holiday park in Poole as job listings have been posted.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Plans proposed to slash road to 20mph
PLANS have been proposed to slash a road’s speed limit to 20mph in Wimborne.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
People smuggler arrested in Bournemouth to be sentenced this week
A MAN who was arrested in Bournemouth after he attempted to smuggle a group of men from Belgium to the UK by lorry is to be sentenced in court this week.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Murderer and attempted murderer to be sentenced this week
A MURDERER and an attempted murderer are set to be sentenced this week after a motorcyclist was killed and two others critically injured.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Borders Act becomes law, giving new powers to tackle people smuggling
POLICE will begin seizing mobile phones and SIM cards from illegal migrants this month under new powers in the Border Security Act.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:22:37 +0000
Man charged with two burglaries after £8,000 of equipment stolen
A 29-year-old man from Ringwood has been charged with two counts of non-dwelling burglary, police have said.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:37:46 +0000
'A massive emptiness': Tribute to young father killed in Poole crash
A TRIBUTE has been paid to a young father who died following a crash in Poole.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:47:44 +0000
Bike stolen from outbuilding during overnight break-in
A bike was stolen after an outbuilding was broken into overnight.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:21:08 +0000
Reckless group of young people damage charity shop window
A GROUP of young people have damaged a window of a charity shop during two separate incidents in Dorset.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:14:18 +0000
Hospice charity holding community-drop in event
A hospice charity is holding a community drop-in event in Swanage.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:41:39 +0000
Man, 70, arrested after allegedly sexually communicating with child online
A 70-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly sexually communicating with a child online and attempting to incite them into sexual activity.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:36:26 +0000
The 'cute' and tiny hidden gem cafe that 'oozes with charm inside'
In the village of Burley the hidden gem cafe of noohn can be found which has been praised by plenty of visitors

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:42:57 +0000
Anti-social behaviour injunctions introduced in town centre
Anti-social behaviour injunctions have been put in place in Bournemouth town centre to ‘create a town centre that everyone can enjoy’.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Library hosts reading group welcoming all readers and activists
Bournemouth Library is hosting a reading group where attendees can come and join in climate conversations.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
'One-of-a kind' production coming to Bournemouth Pavilion this month
A "one-of-a-kind" production is coming to the Bournemouth Pavilion this month.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Rogue traders targeting elderly people with cold calls
ROGUE traders are said to be targeting elderly people with cold calls in Merley.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Dorset disability charity seeks new volunteers
Dorset's disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is seeking volunteers for ongoing projects, its own events, and community events throughout the year.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Visitors to Upton Country Park reminded of roadworks
Visitors to Upton Country Park have been reminded the park will remain open as usual over the coming weeks despite planned roadworks.

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