Bournemouth news

• Apprentice lands 'ideal' placement after viral plea

  26-12-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  Sophia Hunt feared she would have to restart her course until her mother's social post went viral.
  
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• In The Dock: Man overclaimed work hours and spent more than £3k on credit card

  17-01-2026 12:33 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• New Forest store and post office to close for good with redundancies possible

  17-01-2026 10:33 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Co-operative Food Lyndhurst convenience store and post office will close permanently next week.
  
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• Cherries agree deal for 20-year-old midfielder Toth

  17-01-2026 10:20 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries have agreed a deal with Ferencváros to sign 20-year-old midfielder Alex Toth for €12 million plus add-ons, according to reports.
  
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• The founding father of computer science who was educated in Dorset

  17-01-2026 09:54 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A war hero with a tragic tale had humble beginnings as a pupil of a school in north Dorset
  
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• Council tax to rise in Dorset - as 'record' £482 million to be spent running services

  17-01-2026 09:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS face paying more in council tax after Dorset Council said it would be increasing its share of the bill.
  
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• High street favourite to close after 13 years this weekend

  17-01-2026 09:43 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A popular discount shop is set to close this weekend after 13 years on Dorchester’s high street
  
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• Two of Britain’s most distinctive songwriters announced for Dorset venue

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Two of Britain’s most distinctive songwriters have been announced for Lighthouse.
  
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• Sue Perkins to bring stand-up show to Poole

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Sue Perkins is bringing her new stand-up show to Poole on March 27. Tickets are available now.
  
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• 'Stop using immediately': Sainsbury's, M&S, Waitrose & more issue recall warnings

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Customers at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, M&S and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using products “immediately”
  
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• New stage play to be performed at Lighthouse

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A new stage play will be performed at Lighthouse later this month.
  
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• Host of stars and events coming to the BIC in 2026

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A host of stars and events will be coming to the BIC in 2026 with the venue offering ‘something for everyone’.
  
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• Flu and norovirus 'still putting pressure on hospitals in south west'

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Flu and norovirus continue to put pressure on hospitals across the south west, the NHS has said.
  
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• 'Exceptional' set of Dorset twins get Oxford University offers

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Identical twins Johnny and Tom from Sherborne Boys receive Oxford University offers to study at Magdalen and St John’s Colleges. Academic excellence praised.
  
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• Entries now open for Dorset Art Prize

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Dorset Art Prize 2026 is open for entries.
  
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• 'Do not eat': Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco & more UK supermarkets issue recalls

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Items sold at Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco, M&S, B&M and Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
  
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• Countdown on to opening of new charity shop in Christchurch

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A new charity shop will open its doors in Christchurch next month.
  
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• Bournemouth tech firm named one of Britain's fastest-growing companies

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Content Ignite named among Britain’s fastest-growing tech firms in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, ranking 45th for software and leading in adtech UK.
  
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• Bournemouth Pavilion announces showstopping line-up for 2026

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth Pavilion has announced a 2026 season packed with music, culture, comedy and show-stopping performances.
  
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• Worst away defensive record in league 'concerning' for Iraola

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries’ poor defensive record away from home is concerning for Andoni Iraola, with the boss saying results will not improve on the road until they become more solid.
  
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• Sisters raising funds after 'heart-breaking' loss of both parents within month

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  SISTERS have been left heartbroken after losing both parents to stage four cancer within just one month.
  
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• Poole and Wimborne both at home against Yate and Hungerford: Non-league preview

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Another weekend is upon us and there is a whole host of local football on offer on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Neil Duncan-Jordan defends vote against protest ban at animal testing sites

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Neil Duncan-Jordan MP has defended voting against the Government after he was one of 26 Labour MPs to vote against a proposal to restrict protest at animal testing sites.
  
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• Man to complete five marathons in five days to raise funds

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A BOURNEMOUTH man is taking on a gruelling fitness challenge to raise money for a charity that feeds children in some of the world’s poorest countries.
  
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• "His future looks very bright": Iraola praises Jimenez for progress

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  ANDONI Iraola praised Alex Jimenez for his improvement while at the Cherries, with the 20-year-old beginning to cement his spot in the Bournemouth team.
  
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• Hennessy relishing opportunity to test herself against prolific Bunny Shaw

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Jessica Hennessy is relishing the opportunity to test herself up against the prolific Bunny Shaw as Manchester City visit the Cherries on Sunday.
  
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• Counter terrorism exercise took place in Poole Harbour this week

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A counter terrorism training exercise took place in Poole Harbour this week as several hundred people from local and national partners and agencies come together to test several specialist capabilities.
  
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• Cherries set for historic FA Cup tie against WSL leaders Man City: Preview

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries are set for a huge FA Cup tie on Sunday as they go in search of an upset against Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City.
  
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• Bournemouth need 'one of the performances of the season' as they head to Old Tiffs

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth travel to Old Tiffians needing ‘one of the performances of the season’ to maintain their spot at the summit of Regional Two South Central.
  
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• Bournemouth MP takes Evri 'concerns' to parliament

  17-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Bournemouth MP has raised the issues surrounding Evri deliveries in parliament.
  
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