Bournemouth news

• Stolen caravan costing £35,000 found in Germany

  08-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A caravan that was stolen from a Dorset village has been located by authorities in Northern Germany.
  
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• ‘Popular’ Post Office to stay open after over 100 sites offloaded, says MP

  08-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A ‘POPULAR’ Post Office will remain open, according to an MP, after over 100 sites were offloaded.
  
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• Bournemouth MP ‘delighted’ by extra GP hirings in new government figures

  08-04-2025 17:42 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  New government figures published today show that over 1,500 extra GPs have been recruited since October 2025.
  
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• Bird flu case confirmed at Dorset lakes

  08-04-2025 17:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A case of bird flu has been confirmed at Longham Lakes in Dorset.
  
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• Man released on police bail following murder arrest as investigation continues

  08-04-2025 17:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail.
  
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• Detective has public order conviction overturned

  08-04-2025 15:18 via bbc.com
  Det Insp Mark Portelli was previously found guilty of a public order offence at a Bournemouth club.
  
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• 'We kept each other going': Group tackles three marathons in three days

  08-04-2025 13:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A group has tackled three marathons in three days around the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Westbourne Post Office to be taken over or axed despite MP petition

  08-04-2025 13:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Westbourne Post Office is one of more than 100 branches that will be offloaded – meaning it could be taken over or face closure.
  
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• Police officer's conviction overturned after alleged aggression outside nightclub

  08-04-2025 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A SERVING Dorset Police officer has had his conviction overturned after he was found guilty of acting aggressively outside a Bournemouth nightclub.
  
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• Four beaches in Dorset named among the best in the UK

  08-04-2025 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  This beach is described as a "staple in many British tourism campaigns" and is known for its "natural beauty" and the "towering limestone arch."
  
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• Dog put down by police after biting officer

  08-04-2025 12:24 via bbc.com
  The dog - believed to be a pocket bully - had been on the loose since Friday.
  
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• What happens to your DWP State Pension when you die? Can your partner claim it?

  08-04-2025 11:49 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  What happens to our DWP State Pension when we die and who, if anyone, can we pass it on to?
  
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• Nationwide confirms payout for millions and the exact payment day

  08-04-2025 11:48 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  More than 12 million customers will receive £50 thank you
  
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• UK passport prices to increase this week - all you need to know

  08-04-2025 11:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The wait time for renewing a UK passport is around three weeks
  
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• Easter bank holiday payment dates for Pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

  08-04-2025 11:29 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Full list of DWP and HMRC payments which may land early in bank accounts next week, including Child Benefit, Universal Credit, State Pension and PIP
  
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• Looking for family friendly entertainment right on your doorstep?

  08-04-2025 11:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Stuck for entertainment this summer? What to do with those long 6 week school holidays that will drag your children away from their devices? Discover the best family friendly entertainment for all this summer.
  
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• Millionaire upsets neighbours with plans for ‘Sandbanks-style eyesore’

  08-04-2025 10:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A millionaire has upset his new neighbours on an exclusive road with plans to demolish his £2.2m home and replace it with a 'Sandbanks-style eyesore'.
  
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• Castle offers new 'Kings' View' tour with panoramic view

  08-04-2025 10:17 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Corfe Castle is offering a new exclusive "Kings’ View" tour.
  
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• Mindfulness walk to take place in Dorset nature reserve

  08-04-2025 10:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A mindfulness walk is set to take place in Studland Bay this month.
  
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• Families of 13 buried near collapsed wall sought

  08-04-2025 10:04 via bbc.com
  Graves at Fordington Cemetery may need to exhumed to rebuild a wall after it fell into a car park.
  
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• Chief constable quits as new probe starts into 'gross misconduct'

  08-04-2025 08:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Hampshire chief constable Scott Chilton has quit just weeks after the Daily Echo revealed he was under investigation for a past relationship with a junior officer
  
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• Bodies may be exhumed at cemetery after wall collapses

  08-04-2025 08:25 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  RELATIVES of people buried in a Dorchester Cemetery are being warned that remains may have to be exhumed and re-buried.
  
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• PICTURES: TV star launches tail trail in aid of Julia's House

  08-04-2025 08:18 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  ‘Doc Martin’ actor and Julia's House patron, Martin Clunes, was at the launch of The Great Tail Trail in aid of Julia’s House children’s hospice charity this weekend. Martin met one of the artists of the 45 giant mermaid tail sculptures which can be found across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) until 1 June – as well as the family of the teenager who inspired her tactile design.
  
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• 'Dangerous dog' put down by officers after public safety concerns

  08-04-2025 08:17 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A dog that attacked a police officer in Poole, leaving him with serious injuries, has been located.
  
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• Dorset Council employees earning over £100,000 revealed

  08-04-2025 08:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The number of local authority employees taking home more than £100,000 a year has stayed the same as last year – but those earning the higher salaries have received significant pay rises.
  
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• Three of 'the most endangered' reptiles handed big boost by project

  08-04-2025 08:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Three of the most threatened reptile species are set to receive a huge boost to their recovery rate in the New Forest.
  
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• Recreation ground made more welcoming with new trees and benches

  08-04-2025 08:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Once established, they will help create a more attractive, tree-lined thoroughfare through the park, while also softening views of nearby industrial units.
  
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• Palm trees saved from composting after outcry

  08-04-2025 07:07 via bbc.com
  Weymouth Town Council had planned to dispose of the two largest palm trees on the town's seafront.
  
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• Schoolboy tells his Tourette's story in 2013

  08-04-2025 07:00 via bbc.com
  The BBC spoke to then eight-year-old Spencer Davies-Monk about his Tourette's in 2013.
  
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• 'I was commonly told I was faking my Tourette's'

  08-04-2025 07:00 via bbc.com
  Spencer Davies-Monk, 20, first started having noticeable tics when he was aged six.
  
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• Woman paralysed at 16 takes on new role at Dorset charity

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "That was 43 years ago and to this day, nobody's ever been able to say exactly what caused the paralysis."
  
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• 'What's happened to the seafront bins?'

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  IT IS our duty to help keep Bournemouth tidy and welcoming.
  
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• Two golf clubs in Dorset recognised for 'impressive' service

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The courses were also nominated in categories including golf operations, team of the year and food and beverage team of the year.
  
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• Swanage theatre looking for new trustees to join board

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The new trustees will help develop the theatre's artistic direction and community involvement.
  
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• Science Week at Brockenhurst College a huge success

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Pupils from Applemore College attended on Monday and watched a presentation on medicine development by Dr Angela May, a freelance pharmaceutical consultant.
  
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• Residents return to Pavilion for first time in 20 years

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "I think with a bit more practice, I’ll get better at it."
  
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• Residents encouraged to attend fair in aid of hospice

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Proceeds will go towards supporting the hospice's palliative care and end-of-life services.
  
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• Renowned blues-rock guitarist to play at New Milton venue

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The album's first single, 'Broken Heartless Liar', is described as a "raw, defiant rock anthem" that deals with themes of betrayal and empowerment.
  
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• 'Pick up dog poo or face the law': New Forest campaign launches

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "Please, bag poo and take it to a bin, either in a car park or at home where it can go in the general waste."
  
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• New film tells story of Poole's role in Dunkirk evacuation

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The film has been funded by the Poole Maritime Trust and was filmed and edited by Corin Messer.
  
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• New coach service set to operate across South from mid-May

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Four Temsa HD12 vehicles will be added to the network by Excelsior and will feature FlixBus’s green branding.
  
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• Lytchett 7s rugby tournament to feature live music

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  This year’s tournament has a variety of activities planned, including an outdoor stage with DJ performances, face painters and lifting competitions.
  
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• “People are concerned that broken roads are risking lives"

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will receive £10m in funding over the next 12 months to improve roads across the area.
  
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• 'Just luck': Former RAF flight mechanic celebrates 100th birthday

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  During the Second World War, Tony served as an RAF flight mechanic, travelling across Europe and eventually ending up in India.
  
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• Interactive kids pop event coming to Bournemouth

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Popkids is bringing a fun-filled, family-friendly event to Bournemouth, packed with party dances, special guest performances, and club DJs.
  
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• Hospital raises more than £7,000 for cancer charity

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The money will go to Wessex Cancer Support, which provides free emotional support to people affected by cancer.
  
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• Firefighter to run 120km in 24 hours in PPE for charity

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "The charity relies heavily on donations from fundraisers and I want to make sure their amazing work can continue long into the future."
  
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• Easter Bunny Run to see vintage tractors take to the road

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "It is hoped to raise more funds this year for this excellent charity."
  
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• Dorset's NHS issues Easter bank holiday advice to visitors

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  NHS Dorset has advised visitors to ensure they have enough medication for their stay, as pharmacies will have shorter hours over the bank holiday.
  
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• Dorset’s fairy and mermaid festival to take place in Swanage

  08-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  FAMILIES across Dorset are invited to attend a festival filled with glitters, games and magical fun.
  
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