Bournemouth news

• Christchurch florist wants to 'cater for everyone'

  25-05-2025 13:00
  
  Displays by Jade, which is a florist's based in Priory Parlour in Christchurch, is Trader of the Week.
  
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• Passengers' first renationalised SWR train ride

  25-05-2025 10:54 via bbc.com
  The BBC catches up with passengers on board the first train from Woking to London Waterloo.
  
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• Pirates with work to do to continue cup defence after defeat to Plymouth

  25-05-2025 10:35
  
  Poole Pirates have work to do next week if they are to continue their defence of the KO Cup after they were beaten by Plymouth in Devon.
  
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• Illegal e-bikes seized by police in Bournemouth

  25-05-2025 10:25
  
  TWO illegal e-bikes seized by the officers in their ongoing operation to keep roads and communities safe.
  
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• Body of 23-year-old man found who was missing for several days

  25-05-2025 10:04
  
  A BODY of a 23-year-old man has been found after he went missing for several days.
  
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• Four-day road closure planned for gas works

  25-05-2025 09:47
  
  Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, will be closed from May 27 as part of work to disconnect a gas service.
  
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• What does it mean if a speed camera flashes you? From speeding tickets to points

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Find out what could happen if you get flashed by a speed camera in the UK - from points on your licence to getting a fine.
  
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• Town mayor's skydive raises more than £2000 for charity

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  The skydive was to raise funds for the 2185 Isle of Purbeck Squadron Air Training Corps (ATC).
  
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• Three-bedroom house in Ringwood up for sale at £1.55 million

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  A three-bedroom detached house in Burley, Ringwood, is up for sale at £1.55 million.
  
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• The rare UK banknotes worth 'thousands' - how to spot if you have one

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  New King Charles III banknotes could be worth thousands of pounds if the serial number is linked to author Jane Austen.
  
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• The one place people need to visit when they come to Dorset according to readers

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Durdle Door, Swanage, Blue Pool and more were said to be the best places to visit in Dorset according to Daily Echo readers
  
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• 'Postcard-perfect' New Forest town among UK's prettiest coastal getaways

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Lymington in the New Forest region has been named among the UK's best and prettiest coastal getaways according to Time Out
  
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• Police tackle anti-social behaviour by calling out illegal bikers online

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Police have called out two men on social media who seemed to be illegally riding off road bikes in Poole.
  
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• Playgroup finds new home after being asked to leave site

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  The site, which is owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, was closed during the Covid pandemic but will be reopened for the playgroup.
  
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• Paddling pool at Bournemouth park officially reopens

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Littledown Park's paddling pool has officially reopened for the summer season.
  
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• More than 1 million drivers risking £1,000 fine over little known DVLA rule

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Motorists who ignore DVLA requirements could face fines of up to £1,000, with additional penalties ranging from three to six points on their licence
  
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• Major exhibition to explore Jane Austen's coastal connection

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Visitors will be able to view Regency costumes, letters, paintings and other contemporary objects in the exhibition space.
  
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• Hygiene ratings: One business told 'major improvement' needed

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Environmental health officers from the area have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the region to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
  
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• How to get the best mobile phone deals whatever your budget

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  When an upgrade becomes available, it’s tempting to make a beeline for the latest handsets and the biggest data plans, but it pays to shop around.
  
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• Dorset: New care home opens its doors in Wimborne Minster

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  The home aims to support residents in a way that promotes comfort, independence and wellbeing.
  
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• College apprentice wins Dorset Intermediate Apprentice of the Year

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  Out of the finalists, several were students from Bournemouth and Poole College, the region's largest apprenticeship provider.
  
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• Ceremony to honour Canadian airmen killed in Dorset crash - featuring Red Arrows

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  A ceremony including a plaque unveiling will be held at Alners Gorse between Hazelbury Bryan and King's Stag at 1pm on Saturday, May 31.  It is to remember the Canadian lives lost when a RAF Wellington bomber crashed at that location on May 29, 1944.
  
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• Are you a smarty pants? Take this pub quiz to find out what score you get

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.
  
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• All the holiday destinations you can fly to from Bournemouth Airport this summer

  25-05-2025 06:00
  
  WEATHER is improving, the sun is shining, and we are officially entering officially holiday season.
  
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• Incredible photos of a large-scale event in Dorset from over 15 years ago

  25-05-2025 01:35
  
  Despite the damp English weather, the Dorset-based event drew crowds with its unique blend of tradition and quirky entertainment.
  
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• Dorset school broke sports day records

  25-05-2025 01:35
  
  New standards were set, particularly in the newly introduced four shot-putting events and a sixth-form discus competition.
  
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• South Western Railways nationalisation announced at Bournemouth depot

  25-05-2025 01:01
  
  Cabinet minister and MPs were in Bournemouth this week to announce South Western Railway as the first service to come under public ownership.
  
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• Poole confirm trio of standout performers retained for next season

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  Poole Town have recently confirmed that three standout performers have been retained for the upcoming season with the club looking to build on last season’s 14th placed finish.
  
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• 'People come for a drink and to admire the castle'

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  The Fox Inn, which provides idyllic views of Corfe Castle, is Pub of the Week.
  
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• Iraola has enjoyed 'competitive' Cherries campaign

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  Andoni Iraola has enjoyed what has been a record-breaking season for the Cherries, the boss feeling they have been competitive in every game they have played.
  
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• Inquest opens into death of Tia-Mae McCarthy

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  An inquest has opened into the death of Tia-Mae McCarthy after she died at the age of 26.
  
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• Hundreds queue for 7p fish and chips in Bournemouth

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  HUNDREDS of residents turned out to celebrate the relaunch of Harry Ramsden’s iconic fish and chips with portions available for just 7p, the original 1928 price.
  
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• Downton Abbey creator slams decision to build homes near historic site

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  Lord Julian Fellowes has said the Duchy of Cornwall has 'no conscience' after they were given the go-ahead to build 100 houses next to Thomas Hardy's historic home.
  
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• Cherries must 'earn' result against Foxes hitting late form: Iraola

  25-05-2025 01:00
  
  The Cherries will have to earn a victory against Leicester on Sunday, with the Foxes hitting some good form at the end of the season despite being relegated, Andoni Iraola said.
  
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