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Bournemouth Echo

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Verwood greenspace listed for auction with plans for 11 homes
DOZENS of residents have come together after finding out greenspace by their homes has been put up for auction and earmarked for 11 new homes.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:01:32 +0100
When the Red Arrows will be back at Bournemouth Airport
The Red Arrows will be back at Bournemouth Airport this weekend - here's when to see them.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth drug dealer let toddler 'wander into traffic'
A DRUG dealer was caught by police when an officer saw his unaccompanied child wandering into traffic.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser for Bournemouth man with motor neurone disease
A BOURNEMOUTH man who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease a year ago, is fundraising for a better quality of life for himself and his family.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Petition for Poole Crematorium to get a cremator
THE leader of BCP Council has said the authority is “committed” to bringing back a cremator to Poole Crematorium after almost 3,000 people signed a petition over the issue.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:31:53 +0100
Sika deer did swim across to Brownsea Island from Baiter
A DEER spotted at Baiter Park did swim all the way across to Brownsea Island, it has been confirmed.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth strip club applies for licence renewal
A BOURNEMOUTH strip club has submitted an application to renew its sexual entertainment venue licence.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:20:00 +0100
Man stabbed in St Peter's Road in Bournemouth
A man was airlifted to hospital last night after being stabbed during a fight in Bournemouth town centre.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Pub of the Week: The Red Shoot
A FAMILY friendly pub surrounded by nature- The Red Shoot is Pub of the Week.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:25:11 +0100
Warning issued by police to youths pier jumping in Purbeck
POLICE have issued a warning after receiving reports of youths pier jumping in Purbeck.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:18:45 +0100
Youths in New Forest town driving dirt bikes 'illegally and recklessly'
RINGWOOD Police have received reports of youths driving dirt bikes “illegally and recklessly” in Fordingbridge.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:19:53 +0100
Car 'failed to stop' after hitting 10-year-old girl in Wool
A DRIVER is alleged to have driven off after hitting a 10-year-old girl with their car.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:26:15 +0100
Battery explodes inside camper van in Three Legged Cross
OCCUPANTS of a camper van escaped with minimal injuries after a battery exploded inside.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:15:03 +0100
Dorset Council warning to motorhome users sleeping overnight
A STERN warning has been issued in a bid to stop motorhome users sleeping overnight in council car parks this summer.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New head appointed at The Grange School in Christchurch
THE Grange School in Christchurch is preparing to welcome a new Head of School.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: 8 people sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court
Details on eight people who have recently appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court for criminal offences.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rail strike: Bournemouth taxi drivers on railway strikers
One taxi driver feared the country will head back to the socialist era of the 1970s.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:49:59 +0100
The Seven Seas Voyager docks in Portland in Dorset
A ship once described as “Asia’s most expensive cruise” docked in Portland earlier this morning.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:13:44 +0100
Deer in Poole Harbour seen swimming in the water
A DEER has been spotted bouncing around in Baiter Park before it made the decision to swim across the harbour.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cherries ramping up CCTV system at Vitality Stadium
THE CCTV system at Vitality Stadium will be upgraded this summer as AFC Bournemouth attempt to better deal with incidents of flares and disorder.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:03:30 +0100
Harvester faces backlash from customers over controversial salad bar change
The food chain, renowned for its famous salad bar, has left customers furious over the change to the way people order.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bus operators in BCP respond to cost of fuel crisis
BUS operators have reported different passenger responses to the ongoing cost of fuel crisis as a new initiative is launched.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Residents asked for views on plans for seven BCP parks
VIEWS are being sought on draft plans to redevelop seven parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after a £224,000 cash injection.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth's first gay mayor to feature in ITV documentary
BOURNEMOUTH'S former mayor David Kelsey will feature in ITV's new documentary about Kelly Holmes coming out story.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:56:43 +0100
Asda shoppers forced to ask staff to stop scanning items amid cost of living crisis
Asda boss, Lord Stuart Rose, revealed the sad reality of the current cost of living crisis when speaking to the BBC.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth Collegiate School appoints new headteacher
NEW Bournemouth Collegiate school headteacher Maria Coulter will replace Russell Slatford who is stepping down at the end of the academic.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council scrutiny draws questions from Conservative MP
CONSERVATIVE MP Sir Christopher Chope has suggested putting opposition councillors at the helm of scrutiny committees on the Tory-run BCP Council could help alleviate concerns about “accountability and transparency”.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
When the Peregrine chicks can be seen at Christchurch Priory
MEMBERS of the public have been invited to Christchurch Priory see three young falcon chicks.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth sixth form students support cancer charity
SIXTH form students at two Bournemouth schools have raised £1,000 for charity after holding an event to make up for missing their year 11 prom.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
4Com in Bournemouth buys Midshire Telecom
A BUSINESS phone systems provider has made the first acquisition in its 23-year history.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
87 per cent of staff not engaged with work, HR forum in Bournemouth hears
MORE than 87 per cent of the workforce are “unengaged” from their jobs, even though engaged workplaces are more profitable, an event heard.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man caught with cocaine and ketamine at Bournemouth 7s
A MAN has been sentenced by the courts for drug offences committed at Bournemouth 7s.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:56:12 +0100
Facebook users issued urgent warning with 'five million accounts stolen and breached'
The attack warning relates to a scam which sees mock Facebook pages sent out via Messenger

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:30:33 +0100
Furniture sale today at This Workspace
A one-off sale of furniture from the Hilton and Hampton Hotels and This Workspace in Bournemouth is being held today.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:14 +0100
Gymshark launches new clothing collection with its athlete Whitney Simmons- Shop the range
Gymshark has launched a new collection of gym wear with one of its athletes, Whitney Simmons.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:59:35 +0100
Victoria's Secret has a summer sale with up to 50 percent off lingerie, sleepwear and more
The luxurious American lingerie brand has slashed the prices of its sought-after bras, pants, sleepwear and PINK range.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:58:12 +0100
Love Island stars Jacques and Luca embrace eBay's pre-loved varsity jacket - Get your own
Recreate Luca and Jacques's varsity jacket look for yourself with these perfect pre-loved options.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:53:04 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in July 2022
Sky has revealed the content coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for July 2022.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:22:00 +0100
Donkey falls into swimming pool in New Forest
A donkey found itself stuck in a swimming pool in Godshill Wood, in the New Forest yesterday morning.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Picture of the day: River Frome sunset
Cenk Albayrak-Touyé captured this gorgeous sunset at Wareham Quay proving that location is everything.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:21:10 +0100
Boris Johnson vows to 'keep going' after Tory by-election double loss
Seats at Tiverton and Honiton and in Wakefield were lost in by-elections.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:04:15 +0100
Oliver Dowden resigns as Tories lose two by-elections
Dowden resigned after the Conservatives lost seats in Tiverton and Honiton as well as Wakefield.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:16:00 +0100
UK drivers told to make two simple changes to save hundreds each year on petrol
The average price of petrol was a record 189.3p per litre, which the AA branded “a disgrace”.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught due to mural of UFC star Conor McGregor
A DRUG dealer who supplied millions of pounds of cocaine across the UK from Bournemouth to Glasgow was caught due to a distinctive mural at his home of UFC star Conor McGregor.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for new 20mph limit after speeding in Bournemouth Road
Cars have been recorded driving at speeds of up to 70mph in Queen's Park Avenue

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:49:27 +0100
Gaia Pope inquest: Police chief speaks of more missed opportunities
A POLICE chief said the initial ‘gold commander’ in charge of finding missing teenager Gaia Pope had not been fully briefed and was only given details by his PA, an inquest heard.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:33:18 +0100
New Forest man using 'foul language' to school children at bus stop
THE passenger of a vehicle had been using “foul and abusive language” and “hand gestures” towards school children at a bus stop in the New Forest.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:05:33 +0100
Ducklings trapped on A338 in Bournemouth rescued by police
Officers from Bournemouth Police have rescued two little ducklings which were found on a busy dual carriageway.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Supported Living Service requires improvement, says CQC
A CARE service run by the council to support vulnerable members of the community has been ordered to take action by the care watchdog.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rockwater plans at Sandbanks and Branksome updated
PLANS to transform two seafront locations with beachside restaurant complexes will be decided this summer at planning committee due to the number of objections.



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