Bournemouth Echo

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Family faces prospect of selling home to fund their mum's cancer treatment
A Dorset family is facing the prospect of selling their home to fund their mum’s ongoing bladder cancer treatment— despite evidence the drug works.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Landfill site installs temporary 'cap' to thwart 'unacceptable levels of odour'
A waste management site is continuing to produce “unacceptable” levels of odour, the Environment Agency has said.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Popular chicken chain could open new site in town centre
A popular chicken chain, Wingstop, could be opening a new site in Bournemouth town centre as job applications are listed.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Man, 53, dies after being found unresponsive on road
A MAN died in hospital after being found unresponsive on a road in Poole, an inquest opening heard.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Relatives reunited with 90-year-old home video capturing family holiday
A family film of a New Forest holiday— showing beach and countryside walks— has been reunited with relatives, nearly 90 years after it was first captured.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Investigation launched after thatched roof collapses in 'suspicious' blaze
An investigation has been launched into “suspicious” fire which saw the thatched roof of a building collapse.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
'Great community effort' as public join in 2,000 burpee challenge
A man has raised hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity after completing nearly 2,000 burpees.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Locals recall 1990s in BCP area with a sense of loss
Residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - given the chance to share in what they were like in the 1990s - released a torrent of memories.e

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Just 3.5 per cent of 74,000 speeding motorists end up in court, figures show
Out of 74,000 speeding motorists, only around 3.5 per cent were taken to court, new figures reveal.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Pedal car event postponed due to 'unavoidable change' of traditional date
A popular community event has been postponed following an 'unavoidable change' to its traditional date.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
New Forest's 'most eligible bachelors' set to be released for breeding season
The New Forest's 'most eligible bachelors' are set to be released for breeding season soon.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth MP 'frustrated' by Mandelson appointment scandal
Tom Hayes, MP for Bournemouth East, has admitted he is “frustrated” by the Peter Mandelson appointment scandal which continues to dominate the news agenda.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Customers react to Lloyds Bank closing Bournemouth town centre branch
Lloyds Bank has announced their Bournemouth branch on Old Christchurch Road will close on the 28th of May— leaving many customers concerned.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:16:07 +0100
Four men appear in court over jewellery robbery
Four men have appeared in court accused of robbery at a home in Lymington during which Tiffany jewellery and bullets were stolen

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bar and restaurant in Ringwood host inaugural industry night
Framptons New Forest in Ringwood hosts successful industry night for local businesses. Next event on 1 October features winter sharing boards and live music.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New rules set to change how long tenants must wait before
The Government has announced that tenants will need to live in a social or council home for at least 10 years before becoming eligible to purchase the property.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:48:00 +0100
'Retailers are suffering' - Calls for immediate action to repair lifts
A Poole shopping centre manager is calling on BCP Council to take immediate action to resolve issue with out of order lifts that are having a ‘serious and tangible impact’ on retailor and customers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:41 +0100
'It's a kick in the teeth' - Broken lifts causing '70 per cent' drop in customers
Business owners in Poole have reportedly seen a decrease in customer numbers of up to 70 per cent since the lifts in a council run multi-storey car park have been out of order

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:51:01 +0100
The beautiful flowers forming a pink carpet on Dorset’s cliffs
Here's all about beautiful pink sea thrift, one of Dorset’s most distinctive coastal plants, blooming along cliffs and headlands this spring

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family show full of prehistoric thrills coming to Poole
A live stage show full of prehistoric thrills is heading to Poole.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Overnight road closures set for Ringwood Road this summer
Overnight road closures are set to cause disruption for drivers later this summer.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Property with 'incredible' sea views on sale for offers over £2 million
A property with incredible uninterrupted 180-degree views across Weymouth Bay is up for sale for offers over £2 million.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Expanded end-of-life care lets more people spend their final days at home
More people are now able to spend their final days at home, thanks to expanded hospice care.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Arts University Bournemouth students shortlisted for prestigious art excellence award
Two students from Art's University Bournemouth have been shortlisted for the  UK’s leading award for British based undergraduate and postgraduate art students.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Para Surfing Roadshow returns to Bournemouth to boost inclusive surfing opportunities
Bournemouth is set to welcome back the Para Surfing Roadshow this spring, offering an inclusive day on the water for people with disabilities.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home resident in Christchurch celebrates 100th birthday
Christchurch care home resident Joan Burston celebrates her 100th birthday at Tricuro Avon View, marking a lifetime in care and nursing, including WWII.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home residents support charity of the year with fresh bakery deliveries
Care home residents across the county have found a tasty way to give hands-on support to their charity of the year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
25-year-old completes London Marathon after heart condition diagnosis
Matt Bliss, a business analyst from Poole, finished the 26.2-mile race in just under three-and-a-half hours.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth Airport reports best ever year with massive rise in passenger numbers
Bournemouth Airport has hit a record-breaking year, with passenger numbers surging 26 percent to 1,395,783, the highest in the airports history.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Former British number one tennis star visits her old school
A former British number one tennis star has paid a visit to her old school in Poole to give a talk to Year 6 students on sporting legacy and school memories.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Motoring enthusiasts gather under the sunshine at Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
Motorcyclists gathered at a Bashley motoring museum last Saturday to celebrate classic bikes and compete for a range of awards in the sunshine last Saturday.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:16:01 +0100
Government warns of antidepressant recall as tablets incorrectly packaged
Both medicines are SSRIs used to treat depression and anxiety, but taking the wrong drug could cause unexpected side effects.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth Town Council election candidate accused of making antisemitic remarks
A woman standing for in the upcoming town council election has been accused of making offensive and antisemitic remarks.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:38:10 +0100
Vandals drive road roller through New Forest site causing £100k damage
The incident happened at Anderwood car park in the New Forest, when a construction vehicle was used to damage the toilet block and surrounding facilities.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0100
Innocent explanation for hilariously named New Forest area - not Sandy Balls
Another brilliantly titled spot flying slightly under the radar and tucked away near Burley village in the forest is Slap Bottom.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:16:38 +0100
Woman says being naked in bed with Royal Marines officer ‘did not justify rape’
A woman who claims she was raped by a Royal Marines captain has told a court she was an “idiot” for getting into his bed naked but said that did not “justify” his actions.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0100
129 houses planned for Christchurch as part of major scheme
New details have emerged about plans for 129 homes at Roeshot Hill in Christchurch as part of a major housing development that has outline permission for up to 875 dwellings

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Two teenage boys released after 16-year-old reportedly stabbed in West Howe
A pair of teenage boys who reportedly stabbed a 16-year-old boy in West Howe have been released from custody, police has said.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:23:42 +0100
Alternative provision mentor walking entire South West coastal path for pupils
A mentor at a Ringwood learning centre is walking the entire 630-mile South-West Coast Path to raise funds for his students in alternative provision.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:26:04 +0100
Bar responds after 19-year-old left in 'critical condition' following assault
A BAR has spoken out and said the reported assault of a 19-year-old man was not connected to its venue.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:14:18 +0100
Rotary club marks 50 years of service with celebration dinner
More than 100 people attended a dinner to mark 50 years of the Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:57:55 +0100
Cyclist indecently exposed himself at cemetery
A man reportedly indecently exposed himself in a cemetery in Fordingbridge.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:45:07 +0100
Teen in critical condition after assault outside Bournemouth bar
A 19-year-old is currently in critical condition after a reported assault outside a Bournemouth bar.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:38 +0100
Warning issued as 'heightened' wildfire conditions expected in coming days
People are being asked to avoid starting 'unnecessary' outdoor fires as 'heightened' wildfire conditions expected in the coming days.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:49:59 +0100
The case of the 'Black Cab Rapist' former stripper and Bournemouth taxi driver
John Worboys, who now identifies as John Radford, is considered one of the UK’s most prolific sex offenders and formerly operated as a taxi driver in Bournemouth.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth indoor role play site launches new adventure
An indoor role play site has announced the launch of a new story set to celebrate the 'magic of the community'.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:35:11 +0100
Bournemouth Airport: Plans to upgrade phone signal
Plans to upgrade and expand mobile network connectivity at Bournemouth Airport have been submitted

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:13:32 +0100
Britain's most advanced attack helicopter seen soaring over Dorset
The most advanced and modern version of the British Army’s attack helicopter was spotted soaring over Dorset.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:35:36 +0100
Warning after woman spots man in 'gimp mask' exposing himself in the woods
A woman has urged members of the public to 'be careful' after spotting a man reportedly dressed in a 'gimp mask' in a woodland.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:02:31 +0100
'Immediate action' plea after fire at historic building
Thirty-five firefighters from across the county battled a huge blaze which tore through an historic Grade II-listed building.

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