Bournemouth news

• Coastguard issues warning as high tides batter the seafront

  18-02-2026 10:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Swanage Coastguard is urging residents and visitors to stay clear of the beach and lower High Street due to the dangerous high tide conditions.
  
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• Nightclub claiming to be 'best in Bournemouth' at risk of being struck off

  19-02-2026 04:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A NIGHTCLUB that claimed to ‘shut every other club in Bournemouth’ is at risk of being struck off and dissolved.
  
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• Care worker lied to patient's family after being struck off for theft

  19-02-2026 04:43 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A CARE worker lied to the family of a vulnerable patient and continued providing care despite being struck off for theft.
  
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• In The Dock: Man trespassed supermarket and stole £600 of alcohol

  19-02-2026 04:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• 'A homegrown political conference': Residents gather for 'fun' event

  19-02-2026 03:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A FIRST homegrown political conference took place in Bournemouth, where people of all ages and backgrounds came together to discuss visions for the future.
  
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• Council make decisions on home expansions and buildings in Dorset villages

  19-02-2026 01:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A SERIES of planning decisions affecting several Dorset villages has been released by Dorset Council, with Piddletrenthide and Buckland Newton seeing notable changes.
  
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• Pharmacies reopen months after sudden closures which left staff unpaid

  19-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A pharmacy group has taken over and reopened the doors to prominent community locations following abrupt closures last year.
  
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• New café and bar to open on Poole Quay next month creating around 30 jobs

  19-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A NEW Lounge café and bar is set to open on Poole Quay next month, creating around 30 jobs.
  
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• Monthly event for authors and readers finds new home in Southbourne

  19-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A monthly event hosting readers and authors has found a new home in Southbourne.
  
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• Extended break may see players return - but will Iraola change winning team?

  19-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  After a slightly extended break between games, the Cherries are back in Premier League action at West Ham, and they could be boosted by some injury returns.
  
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• Cherries head to Hammers aiming to extend unbeaten run - team news and preview

  19-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries head to the capital to face West Ham in the Premier League looking to extend their unbeaten run after an extended break for Andoni Iraola’s side.
  
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• Bournemouth continue promotion charge with win over Petersfield

  19-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth continued their charge for promotion from Regional Two South Central with a 53-31 win over Petersfield at Chapel Gate.
  
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• All adult cancer care inpatients now to be treated at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

  18-02-2026 18:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  All cancer care (oncology) inpatients will now be treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as part of long- term 'Transforming Care Together' plan.
  
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• Dorset chief constable to retire this summer after more than 33 years service

  18-02-2026 18:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Police Chief Constable Amanda Pearson announces retirement after 33 years in policing, including three years leading the force. Read her statement.
  
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• Motorists facing delays after village floods

  18-02-2026 17:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Water levels are rising in a west Dorset village following non-stop rain
  
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• Two brothers charged with conspiracy to supply drugs

  18-02-2026 15:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  TWO brothers from Bournemouth have been charged with conspiracy to supply drugs.
  
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• £2.2million for improved cycle routes and crossings

  18-02-2026 15:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council has allocated £2.9million to improve cycle routes and pedestrian crossings.
  
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• BCP residents urged to have their say for health and wellbeing strategy

  18-02-2026 15:42 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Calls have been made for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents to help shape a new health and wellbeing strategy.
  
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• Couple to share the story of their epic 7,300-mile adventure during event

  18-02-2026 15:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Zoe Langley-Wathen and Mike Langley-Wathen, known for their 7,300-mile coastal walking challenge, will be hosting a 'Talk & Walk' breakfast event.
  
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• Appointments cancelled due to emergency closure at hospital

  18-02-2026 15:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A hospital has announced an emergency closure after a ‘significant flood’.
  
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• Appointments cancelled due to emergency hospital closure

  18-02-2026 14:12 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A hospital has announced an emergency closure after a ‘significant flood’.
  
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• Pothole funding boost as BCP Council allocates £7.7m for pothole repairs

  18-02-2026 12:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council is to spend £7.7million on repairing potholes and improving roads in 2026/27.
  
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• Three hooded individuals searched through car in early hours of morning

  18-02-2026 12:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THREE hooded individuals were seen searching through a car trying door handles of another car without gaining access.
  
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• Green Party calls for more electric vehicle charging points

  18-02-2026 12:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Green Party is urging the council to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  
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• Main roads through town centre to be closed for TEN days as part of major scheme

  18-02-2026 12:18 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Road closures in place throughout May as BCP Council delivers £8.8million improvements to bus services.
  
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• Pokesdown Station: Issue raised in Parliament as MP expresses ‘anger’ at funding cut

  18-02-2026 12:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A BOURNEMOUTH MP has expressed in Parliament his ‘disappointment’ and ‘anger’ at BCP Council ‘s plans to withdraw funding from Pokesdown Station Project.
  
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• Review: The Woman In Black – Lighthouse, Poole

  18-02-2026 10:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  If it’s chills that you’re after then this production of The Woman in Black is the place to find them but be warned that there will also be spine-tingling shrieks and screams.
  
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• LIVE: Heavy rain warning for Dorset as Storm Pedro hits

  18-02-2026 10:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning is in force for Dorset today as Storm Pedro brings heavy rain. We will be bringing you the latest weather, traffic and travel updates.
  
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• LIVE: Heavy rain warning and Sandbanks Ferry suspended as Storm Pedro hits

  18-02-2026 10:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning is in force for Dorset today as Storm Pedro brings heavy rain. We will be bringing you the latest weather, traffic and travel updates.
  
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• One of UK's rarest insects making comeback in the New Forest

  18-02-2026 08:55 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The rare green forest hoverfly is thriving in the New Forest.
  
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