Bournemouth news

• Bake Off confirms a show first for 2026 - how you can get involved in new change

  01-01-2026 17:06 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Great British Bake Off has confirmed a first-ever change to its 2026 series, by introducing audience choice week - how to get involved
  
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• Boy, 14, arrested after cars damaged

  01-01-2026 15:34 via bbc.com
  The teenager is held after reports of criminal damage to several cars in Dorset.
  
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• PICTURES: Impact of cliff fall as tonnes of rock crash onto beach

  01-01-2026 15:25 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dramatic pictures show the impact of a massive rockfall which has partially blocked part of a beach in Dorset
  
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• Thirteen-time heart surgery survivor uses his story to inspire and help others

  01-01-2026 15:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man who once relied on a charity for support during 13 life-saving heart surgeries has come full circle by joining the very organisation that helped him through his toughest moments
  
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• Dorset contestant set to join brand new series of The Traitors 2026

  01-01-2026 15:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The BBC has confirmed the full line-up for The Traitors 2026 as the popular BBC show filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands returns.
  
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• Snow set to fall in BCP as Met Office issues warning

  01-01-2026 13:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole set to be hit with snow as the Met Office issues a weather warning
  
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• Snow could fall in BCP as Met Office issues warning

  01-01-2026 13:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole set to be hit with snow as the Met Office issues a weather warning
  
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• School forced to close until January 8 after leak

  01-01-2026 11:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Hampshire school will remain closed due to a water leak
  
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• Natural Healing Bournemouth – holistic wellness under one roof

  01-01-2026 11:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  What if transforming your health didn’t mean jumping between clinics, juggling appointments, or feeling like you were trying to fix yourself in pieces? What if everything you needed — chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, yoga, Pilates, physical rehab, meditation and...
  
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• Find your flow: the power of sauna and cold-water therapy

  01-01-2026 11:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  As we step into 2026, wellness trends continue to evolve, but one ritual stands out for its timeless benefits: contrast therapy
  
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• Bournemouth news: Why Man City should let Antoine Semenyo stay for a little longer - BBC

  01-01-2026 10:59 via news.google.com
  Bournemouth news: Why Man City should let Antoine Semenyo stay for a little longer  BBC
  
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• Arsenal lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Viktor Gyokeres dropped, Declan Rice starts - Sports Mole

  01-01-2026 10:20 via news.google.com
  Arsenal lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Viktor Gyokeres dropped, Declan Rice starts  Sports Mole
  
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• Road cordoned off after man injured in stabbing

  01-01-2026 10:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN and a woman have been arrested under suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Christchurch.
  
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• Bournemouth lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Antoine Semenyo decision made - Sports Mole

  01-01-2026 10:10 via news.google.com
  Bournemouth lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Antoine Semenyo decision made  Sports Mole
  
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• Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed

  01-01-2026 08:48 via bbc.com
  The man in his 40s sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment, police said.
  
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• Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels

  01-01-2026 08:13 via bbc.com
  Marsh Fritillary butterfly numbers have more than doubled at Lydlinch Common during an annual survey
  
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• How to recycle Christmas trees in the South

  01-01-2026 08:05 via bbc.com
  Alpacas, charities and dead hedges are among the options for Christmas tree disposal in January.
  
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• Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth: Pressure rises on Enzo Maresca as old issues come back to bite Blues boss - Sky Sports

  01-01-2026 08:04 via news.google.com
  Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth: Pressure rises on Enzo Maresca as old issues come back to bite Blues boss  Sky Sports
  
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• 'Thanks to wonderful NHS staff'

  01-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  On Christmas Day I suffered a heart attack completely unexpectedly, never having had symptoms.
  
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• New food waste recycling collection coming soon to Poole

  01-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A food waste recycling collection service will be rolled out to Poole this spring.
  
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• How to complete Dry January in 7 simple steps - it's actually easier than you think

  01-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dry January is the calendar month where we try and reign in the drinking a little bit.
  
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• AFC Bournemouth players spread cheer with visits to care homes

  01-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Care home residents in Bournemouth and Poole enjoyed a festive treat after receiving a special visit from some of AFC Bournemouth’s rising young football stars.
  
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• How this luxurious modern hotel was once a quirky school

  01-01-2026 01:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Long before it was a welcoming hotel, this was a private house rich in the scents of beeswax polish and chimney smoke.
  
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• Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants

  01-01-2026 01:24 via bbc.com
  A gardener from Weymouth is among those entering the TV show's castle.
  
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• Meet the 66-year-old Hampshire retiree taking part in The Traitors for 2026

  01-01-2026 01:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Ben is a retiree from Hampshire who will be taking part in The Traitors for its fourth series on the BBC in 2026
  
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• "We haven't been lucky this time": Iraola on penalty calls at Chelsea

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola believes both penalty shouts in the Cherries draw were 50/50 decisions and not clear mistakes so VAR should not have intervened, with one being awarded after a check and one turned down.
  
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• Police enforcement operation carried out on Dorset's roads

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Following a number of recent serious injuries and fatal road traffic collisions on Dorset roads, the force's Roads Policing Team has conducted New Year’s Eve enforcement operation targeting the "fatal five".
  
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• 'Please don't forget us' as donations run low post-Christmas

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A BOURNEMOUTH foodbank is appealing for donations following a busy Christmas period, as donations begin to run low.
  
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• 'Our hearts are heavy': Bar closed after eight years serving residents

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  AN ALE bar has closed its doors after eight years, with the owners saying the decision was made with “heavy hearts”.
  
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• 'Lots of positives' for Cherries as Brooks pleased to score once again

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  There were lots of positives to take for the Cherries as they drew 2-2 with Chelsea, David Brooks said, while the winger was pleased to get on the scoresheet once again.
  
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• Litter Free Dorset annual summit announced

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Litter Free Dorset has announced its annual Summit 2026, taking place in January at in Dorchester.
  
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• Iraola hails defensive second half performance in Chelsea draw

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola hailed his side’s defensive performance in the second half against Chelsea, as they held the Blues at bay to ensure they secured at point at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• 'I want us to be positive': BCP council and MPs share their hopes for 2026

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  FROM huge scale investments and cutting tax to reducing roadworks and regenerating the high street – BCP’s MPs and council share their visions for 2026.
  
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• 'Good moment' to score from two long throws after lack of set play goals: Iraola

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola was pleased to see his side score from two set plays at Chelsea, as their two goals came from two long throws from Antoine Semenyo.
  
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• Dorset Premier League: League leaders drop points in title race as year ends

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  ONLY three games have taken place between Christmas and New Year in the Dorset premier League but league leaders Cobham finally dropped points
  
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• Cook had neck knock and Christie still struggling with knee pain: Iraola

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola is hopeful that Lewis Cook will be available for the visit of Arsenal at the weekend, while Ryan Christie is still struggling with a knee issue which has previously kept him out.
  
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• Cliff top path and parts of beach closed following substantial cliff fall

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  AFTER substantial cliff fall, council have temporarily closed a 650-metre section of the cliff top path at Barton on Sea due to safety reasons.
  
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• Child stabber, cat killer and fatal car crashes: Biggest cases of 2025

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  OVER the past year Dorset has seen tragic, horrifying and strange court cases – here are the 10 most notable.
  
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• Cherries aim to replicate Blues performance in Gunners visit: Predicted team

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries will be aiming at replicating their performance against Chelsea when Arsenal visit the Vitality Stadium this weekend, but will Andoni Iraola tweak his team as he continues to search for a win?
  
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• Care home residents enjoy day of football and friendship

  01-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Care home residents enjoyed a morning of sport, friendship and fun at Ringwood Community Hub.
  
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