Bournemouth news

• Beach house cafe temporary structures allowed to 2027

  23-01-2026 11:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Beach House Café can continue operating from temporary containers with permission extended to the end of 2027.
  
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• Poole cultural venue welcomes increase in national funding

  24-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lighthouse Poole will receive ongoing support as part of Arts Council England's National Portfolio funding for 2026/27.
  
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• New housing scheme will include 100 homes and "hectares" of green

  24-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wyatt Homes will launch Wilberforce Green, a 100-home scheme on the western edge of Bransgore, during a sales event held at Sopley Mill on Saturday, January 31.
  
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• Dorset provider awarded strong inclusion grade by Ofsted

  24-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The specialist education provider has. colleges located in Boscombe, Winton, and Dorchester.
  
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• Beaulieu to host 'hands-on history' activities this half term

  24-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Between 14 and 22 February, visitors can test their knowledge in the Beaulieu Card Challenge.
  
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• Unknown how many Poole NHS workers could be impacted by reforms, says Government

  24-01-2026 05:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Government has admitted it does not know how many NHS workers in Poole could be affected by its proposed immigration reforms, after responding to a parliamentary question from Poole MP Neil Duncan Jordan.
  
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• Woodland and meadow officially declared local nature reserve

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A WOODLAND and meadow in New Milton has officially been declared a local nature reserve.
  
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• Town council to recognise 'heroes with a heart of gold'

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  New Milton Town Council is seeking to recognise the area’s unsung heroes through its Community Champions campaign.
  
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• Tóth "one of the most talented players in his position across Europe": Insight

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries have “the most promising player of his generation in Hungary” in Alex Tóth, according to László Borsos from the nation’s largest daily sports newspaper, Nemzeti Sport.
  
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• The sooner Jimenez joins Cherries permanently the better as Iraola "very happy"

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The sooner Alex Jimenez reaches the point where he becomes a permanent Cherries player, the better for the club, Andoni Iraola said.
  
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• Staff at community-focused pub whisked away to Tenerife for hard work

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Staff of The Elephant & Castle were whisked away to Tenerife to celebrate their hard work over Christmas.
  
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• Poole visit league leaders while Wimborne travel to Taunton: Non-league preview

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Another weekend of action is upon us and there are numerous local games for you to keep your eye on this Saturday.
  
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• Man left 12-year-old girl 'broken' after repeatedly sexually assaulting her

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN was caught sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl after a concerned member of the public reported him to the police, a court has heard.
  
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• Love of tennis keeps Shuker motivated ahead of Australian Open

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  LUCY Shuker says her love of tennis is what keeps her motivated as she prepares to take part in her 12th Australian Open.
  
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• “We have to make them worry": Iraola explains key for Cherries vs Liverpool

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE Cherries must make Liverpool worry about their threat on Saturday to ensure they are not able to completely dictate the game, Andoni Iraola said.
  
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• Iraola's relationship with Cherries "very, very good" as no decision made on contract

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola has a “very, very good” relationship with the Cherries hierarchy as the boss confirmed there is still yet to be a decision made on his future.
  
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• How to watch, listen to and follow the action as Cherries host Liverpool

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries are on TV once again this weekend as Liverpool visit the Vitality Stadium.
  
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• Brooks vs Ramsdale and new signings at the Cherries: CBS

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  I wonder if Eddie counts winning on penalties as finally getting a victory over us?
  
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• Bournemouth MP will continue to 'speak out against antisemitism'

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Tom Hayes has said he will continue to "speak out against antisemitism" ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.
  
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• Author launches book aiming to help women 'build businesses' without burnout

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A BOURNEMOUTH based business mentor and author has launched a new book encouraging women to step away from hustle culture and build successful businesses without burning out.
  
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• Alcohol-free Bournemouth night aimed at entrepreneurs coming next month

  24-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A new alcohol‑free social event is coming to Bournemouth next month, offering an alternative night out built around sharp thinking and meaningful conversation.
  
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• Drink driver called herself 'amazing driver' after crashing into footballer on M27

  23-01-2026 16:28 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A woman has been jailed after a footballer lost his leg in a serious crash on the M27
  
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• Independent Hampshire businesses thriving across SWR network

  23-01-2026 16:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Independent businesses are booming at South Western Railway stations in Hampshire.
  
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• Tavernier "out for some time" as Iraola gives team news update

  23-01-2026 14:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Marcus Tavernier does not have a big hamstring injury – but the Cherries will have to see how it evolves as he is set for some time on the sidelines, Andoni Iraola said.
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

  23-01-2026 14:55 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 
  
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• Toth insight, Tavernier update, team news and Liverpool: Every word

  23-01-2026 14:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola gave a team news update, looked ahead to Liverpool and provided some insight into new signing Alex Toth as he previewed the visit of the Reds on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Man caught plotting to smuggle Albanian migrants to UK to pay gambling debts

  23-01-2026 13:15 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN was caught trying to smuggle Albanian men into the UK to pay off his gambling debts, a court has heard.
  
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• Car linked to antisocial behaviour and drugs stopped by 'stinger device'

  23-01-2026 13:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A VEHICLE linked to antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity failed to stop for police before being brought to a halt in Boscombe on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks to the media to preview Liverpool visit: As it happened

  23-01-2026 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola speaks to the media to preview the visit of Liverpool on Saturday.
  
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• MP says social media hack led to photo of ‘half naked’ man being reposted

  23-01-2026 12:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An MP has said a social media hack led to a photograph of a topless man being reposted by his account.
  
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