Bournemouth news

• 'Creative chaos' art studio to open in Bournemouth

  12-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  SplatLab, a new Bournemouth art studio, offers paint-splat sessions, street-art workshops, and creative wellbeing experiences for all ages. Book online now.
  
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• Warning as homeowners asked to check their lofts before Christmas

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BPCA urges UK households to check lofts and attics for signs of rats, mice, squirrels, moths and pests before Christmas. Seek professional pest control help if needed.
  
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• Top 10 most wished for Christmas presents for in 2025

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail reveals UK's top 10 most wanted Christmas 2025 gifts: Lego tops children's Santa letters, followed by Barbie, bikes, books, and sweets.
  
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• The 'tucked away' gem of a Dorset pub found in cosy corner of a tiny village

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Smuggler's Inn in the Dorset village of Osmington Mills has been described as a hidden gem tucked away in a cosy corner
  
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• The Dorset spot with 'ancient cobbles' that's like 'stepping in a fairytale'

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Gold Hill in Shaftesbury is a famous spot in Dorset that has been likened to 'stepping in[to] a fairytale' due to its scenic nature
  
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• The 14p change that halves indoor clothes drying time and saves up to £374 a year

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  New controlled laundry-drying tests show how pairing an energy-efficient dehumidifier with a cooling fan can cut indoor drying time from 20 hours to just 2
  
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• Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl & more UK supermarkets issue warnings to shoppers

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Items sold at Tesco, B&M, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
  
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• Tax changes could cost farmers hundreds of thousands of pounds

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Farmers and rural businesses face new inheritance tax rules in the Autumn Budget, risking multigenerational farms and rural investment from April 2026.
  
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• Swim school's pyjama day raises more than £1,000 for Abbie's Heroes

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Puddle Ducks Dorset raised £1,055 for Abby's Heroes with their PJ Week swim event, supporting children with cancer and families in Dorset and the South Coast.
  
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• 'Stop using immediately': M&S, Asda, Amazon, B&M and more pull items from sale

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Customers at Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, B&M and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using some products “immediately”
  
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• Police still investigating after Specsavers employee allegedly stole £30k

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Police continue to investigate the alleged theft of £30,000 by a Specsavers employee, as the store announces its closure.
  
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• New neighbourhood plan could shape future development

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Shaftesbury’s revised neighbourhood plan, now open for public consultation, will guide future development, housing, and green spaces in the Dorset town.
  
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• National treasure Miriam Margolyes reveals Bournemouth tour date

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Miriam Margolyes brings her ‘Full English Live’ tour to BIC Windsor Hall in October 2026, promising candid confessions, comedy, and Q&A across the UK.
  
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• Museum commemorates anniversary by placing plaques on historic buildings

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  These plaques highlight the cultural and historical importance of each building to the town.
  
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• Met Office Bournemouth looks ahead at the week ahead

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Monday, December 15, will start overcast, gradually clearing up with sunny intervals in the afternoon.
  
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• In The Dock: Two women fled without paying for taxi journey

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for giving friends lifts this festive period

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  People driving friends in exchange for money could face fines if they take petrol money from friends and make a profit
  
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• Dorset care provider named best in the south of England

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Homelium Dorset named best home care provider in South England for 2025/26 at the Prestige Awards, recognised for outstanding care and family support.
  
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• Delivery firm issues warning amid surge in missing or stolen parcels

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  He added: "While you might consider turning to your home insurance after a missing or stolen parcel, this could impact your no-claims bonus.
  
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• Christmas craft fair to raise funds for young girl with muscular dystrophy

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The event will raise money for Dog A.I.D. UK, a charity which helps people with disabilities train their own assistance dogs.
  
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• Bournemouth University named among most environmentally friendly

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth University rises to 6th in the 2024 People & Planet University League for environmental and ethical performance, excelling in water and energy use.
  
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• Bournemouth brothers hand out meals to homeless people

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth brothers Sam and Tobias Strongman busk nationwide, supporting homeless people with goodie bags and meals, while sharing updates on TikTok.
  
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• BBC Question Time to be broadcast from venue in Hampshire

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BBC Question Time, hosted by Fiona Bruce, comes to Ringwood’s The Barn on 19 February 2026. Apply now to join the live audience and debate UK politics.
  
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• 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of driving offence released under investigation

  13-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving offence has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
  
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• Twin Sails bridge could be closed for even longer

  13-12-2025 05:55 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Manufacturing delays ‘outside council control’ could mean Twin Sails Bridge is closed for longer.
  
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• Starring on screen, settling in and skippering her country: Cherries' Cole

  13-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wales U19 skipper and Cherries star Elena Cole said it was ‘one of the best decisions of her life’ to move away from home to join AFC Bournemouth in the summer.
  
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• Pub reopens as a sports venue after a £368k makeover

  13-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Fiveways pub reopens after a £368,000 Marston’s investment, now boasting big screens, new menus, sports events, and community features for sports fans.
  
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• Poole team set to feature in Klindt testimonial at King's Lynn

  13-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A team representing Poole will take part in Nicolai Klindt’s Testimonial Meeting at King’s Lynn at the start of the 2026 season.
  
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• Poole man to take on Nepalese summit challenge in next month for mental health

  13-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Poole man will attempt to climb two Nepalese summits next month to raise money for a men’s mental health charity.
  
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• Poole host Uxbridge while Wimborne head to Bracknell: Non-League preview

  13-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  With the Cherries not in action until Monday, there is plenty of local football on offer to keep your Saturday afternoons occupied.
  
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