Bournemouth Echo
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100Man seriously injured after falling onto train tracks at Bournemouth railway station
Man seriously injured after falling onto tracks at Bournemouth railway station on September 25. British Transport Police arrest another man as enquiries continue.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100Motorists could be banned from part of busy Bournemouth road to improve bus services
Motorists face a potential ban from part of a busy Bournemouth road as BCP Council considers restricting access to cyclists, buses and taxis.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100Businesses 'will be forced to close' if plan to ban cars on busy road goes ahead
Business owners say they will be forced to close if plans to ban cars from Holdenhurst Road go ahead.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:57:34 +0100Rare flower may have vanished from southern England due to extreme heat
A rare plant may have vanished from the New Forest following extreme heat and drought.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:56:48 +0100New darts venue with bar set to be coming to the New Forest
A new darts facility offering practice facilities, competitions and a bar is set to open in New Milton.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100'In Bournemouth, we are seeing investment that will make a real difference'
Tom Hayes MP column: Standing Up for Bournemouth and Supporting Our Allies
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Poole woman left heartbroken after losing her beloved emotional support teddy
Nicky Pritchard, 33, from Poole, has been searching for Rubie, a Jellycat plush red panda, since she went missing on September 22.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Upcoming road works in BCP set to cause delays from September 28 to October 4
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in September/October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Poor communication leaves NHS patients in Dorset feeling ‘lost in the system’
A report by Healthwatch Dorset has revealed that unclear care pathways and a lack of updates are leaving some NHS patients feeling "lost in the system."
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth man approached lone females in town centre - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Canford Cliffs car park sale moves closer after London Realty offer accepted
Councillors will consider the next step in the sale of part of a Poole car park for residential redevelopment.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth Writing Festival loses funding but vows to return in 2027
Bournemouth's popular Writing Festival will not receive arts funding this year after its latest grant application was turned down, leaving organisers devastated but determined to secure the event’s future.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Residents are entitled to question new artwork on the clifftop'
The reaction to BCP Council’s new Lean Into the Wind sculpture on West Cliff has been difficult to miss.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Moordown flat sells for £101,000 with more properties up for auction
A ground floor flat has been sold at auction for £101,000.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Waterfront venue in Poole offers free rehearsal space to musicians this winter
Sbomb in Poole, is inviting bands and singers to use its venue at no cost during January and February 2027 in a move to support the local live music scene.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Churchill Living raises more than £8,000 for Macmillan with charity dunk tank
Churchill Living raised more than £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in Ringwood with a charity dunk tank, raffle, bake-off and director challenge event.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mercedes-Benz Actros takes Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on ‘road to joy’
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has launched a new Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin truck to support its latest touring project
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100£2.3m Bournemouth University cyber centre launch marks major skills investment
Bournemouth University has signaled a major boost in the skills needed to fight online crime with the launch of a £2.3m Cyber Competence Centre.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth accountancy team scale Surrey Three Peaks in just 10 hours
A team from accountancy specialist TC Group Bournemouth climbed Surrey’s three highest hills in just 10 hours.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nearly 300 women come together in Dorset woodland for first women-only festival
The inaugural Wild & Wiser Festival was held at Wooders, near Wareham, from September 19 to 20, attracting nearly 300 women from around the world
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community café in Poole inviting businesses, schools, and groups to get involved
Colin’s Nest community café in Poole is inviting businesses, schools, and groups to get involved in its growing programme of events and partnerships.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Junction upgrades aimed at improving road safety in Sherborne start next week
Dorset Council will begin work on October 5 at the A352 Ottery Lane and Westbury junction in Sherborne, with the project expected to last through the month.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning consultant in Bournemouth retires after a long and successful career
Angela Parke, who co-founded Bournemouth-based KPPC Planning Consultants with her husband Ken in 2003, has retired after 23 years of service.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:54:13 +0100Young man died after being hit by train near Branksome
Person who died after being hit by a train on Friday morning, September 25 near Branksome, was a young man, British Transport Police have confirmed.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0100Man in his 60s charged with attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child
Dorset Police say a man in his 60s has been charged with attempting sexual communication with a child online and attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0100Man taken to hospital after car catches fire in A35 single vehicle collision
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after his car set on fire due to a collision.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:06:23 +0100All drivers need to know as M27 junction closure continues next month
M27 motorists face junction closure next month as work continues on the motorway.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:04:21 +0100New management at edge of the New Forest pub plan to 'keep the locals happy'
It's all about keeping the locals happy for the new management at The White Horse in Netley Marsh.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:44:04 +0100Drivers issued tickets by police for speeding on busy road in the New Forest
Four drivers have been issued tickets for speeding on a busy road in the New Forest.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:46:47 +0100'We cannot investigate' – police respond to New Forest bike theft claims
Officers have urged Ringwood residents to report suspected crimes after an attempted bike theft was reported on social media - but not to officers
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:54:39 +0100Knightfall is a bare-knuckle spy thriller starring Roger Moore's son
FORGET the glossy gadgets and billion-dollar set pieces—Knightfall is the bare-knuckle spy thriller that hits like a punch to the gut and refuses to let go.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:31:58 +0100Bournemouth flat conversion plan would create six-room HMO above shop
Plans to convert a four bedroom flat above a shop in Bournemouth into a six-room HMO have been submitted.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:28:28 +0100Homeowner seeking approval for outbuilding that breaks planning rules
A Bournemouth homeowner is seeking planning permission for an outbuilding that breaches development rules by exceeding height restrictions.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:25:26 +0100Motor group submits plans for Poole showroom and 26 jobs
Plans have been submitted for a new car showroom, workshop, and office complex in Poole as part of a company expansion.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:22:52 +0100Plan to turn former WH Smith store in Bournemouth into flats
Plans to convert a vacant former WH Smith in Bournemouth into two flats above ground-floor commercial space are open to consultation until October 15.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:19:34 +0100Plans to convert 9-bed HMO in Bournemouth into six self-contained flats
Bournemouth plans propose converting a nine-bedroom HMO at 26 Milton Road into six flats after BCP Council refused nine flats; consultation ends October 16.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:15:39 +0100New plans to retain laundrette in Bournemouth after previous scheme refused
Plans have been submitted to retain a laundrette in Bournemouth after an earlier retrospective application was refused by BCP Council.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:34:35 +0100Review - Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu, Lighthouse, Poole
File this under unexpectedly good, heartwarming, life-affirming even.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:29:35 +0100Review - Grace Petrie, Lighthouse, Poole
Having only ever previously encountered Grace Petrie in festival situations, here was an excellent chance to catch the singer-songwriter’s full theatre set.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Škoda to launch a new dealership covering Bournemouth and Poole next month
Skoda will open its newest franchised site at the Van Mossel Breeze Volkswagen showroom on Yarrow Road in Poole starting October 1.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gentleman's vintage Omega wristwatch to go under the hammer in Dorset next month
A vintage Omega wristwatch is set to go under the hammer next month, estimated to sell for £6,000 at auction next month
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Spooky season brings new and old frights to the big screen at Vue this Halloween
Vue Poole has announced a spine-tingling line-up of horror favourites and new releases to celebrate Halloween, with something for everyone.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth charity marks 40 years supporting people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Bournemouth-based charity CMTUK is marking its 40th anniversary during CMT Awareness Month this October.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former Gillingham shop to be split into two units to attract new tenants
Dorset Council approves plans to split Gillingham’s former Original Factory Shop in Station Road into two units, with 22 car parking spaces retained on site.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Village pump to be restored after stonework cracks and falls into ruin
An old village pump at Kingston, near Swanage, is to be renovated to stop it falling into ruin
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Fantastic response' from public to new heritage woodland trail in Dorset
The Clay Trail, which winds around the Purbeck Mining Museum in Dorset, celebrates the area’s clay mining history and wildlife.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dorset Council approves five Verwood schemes including eight new homes and dog field
Dorset Council has approved five schemes in Verwood, including eight new homes, the conversion of existing buildings to residential use and a secure dog-walking field.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bakery and coffee shop plan approved amid town centre changes
Changes to shops, hotels and other buildings in Sherborne town centre have been approved by Dorset Council.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100170 residents attend free dining taster event at Dorset restaurant
Hoburne Park’s Compass Restaurant in Highcliffe welcomed 170 local residents for a complimentary taster night.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100First look inside the country's only thatched Wetherspoons pub opening in Dorset
The new Wetherspoon opens on September 29 after a £1m refurbishment, creating 50 jobs and a thatched-roof community pub.