Bournemouth news

• Discarded batteries cause second bin lorry fire

  23-12-2024 12:40 via bbc.com
  
  A mound of waste bursts into flame after a bin lorry crew spotted smoke coming from the vehicle.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'perfect son' as man from Dorset to face trial charged with murder

  22-02-2026 05:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Michael Bretton, aged 40, of Armoury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, has been charged with the murder of Craig Hurcombe and one count of stalking involving fear of violence against a woman and is listed to appear at Bristol Crown Court for trial on Monday, July 13
  
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• Man sent pictures of his genitals to child and asked for photos in return

  22-02-2026 04:44 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN sent pictures of his genitals to a child and asked for the same in return, court documents show.
  
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• Upcoming roadworks set to cause delays across BCP

  22-02-2026 04:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Planned road works have been announced by BCP council and are estimated to cause delays of varying degrees.
  
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• 12,000-strong ravers descended on Dorset for epic all-night party - in pictures

  22-02-2026 01:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  In 1992 some 12,000 ravers packed themselves into Matchams Stadium for the legendary Fantazia event Summertime.
  
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• Your chance to put questions to our crime and court reporter

  22-02-2026 01:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Got a question you’d like to put to our crime and court reporter Hannah Knight? Now’s your chance to ask it!
  
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• Petrovic impresses as English pair stand out again - player ratings in West Ham draw

  22-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries came away from the London Stadium with a point after a solid performance that was not their best in recent weeks, but the 0-0 draw with West Ham saw their unbeaten run stretch to seven games.
  
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• Cherries aiming to bounce back from first defeat in 1,081 days vs Gwalia

  22-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries will be looking to bounce back from their first league defeat in more than 1,000 days when they host Gwalia United at the Ringwood Community Hub.
  
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• 'Buy local or bye local': Call for public to support independent businesses

  22-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A pet food store in Broadstone is encouraging members of the public to use their high street stores before they lose them.
  
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• "There is an injury there” - Cook missed Hammers trip with issue from training

  21-02-2026 21:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  LEWIS Cook has picked up a hamstring injury which meant he was left out of the Cherries squad at West Ham.
  
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• Hammers draw a 'good point' but Iraola not impressed with Cherries' first half

  21-02-2026 21:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  ANDONI Iraola said the Cherries’ draw at West Ham was a good point for the club, although he was not happy with their performance in the first half in particular.
  
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• Cherries' unbeaten run extends to seven after stalemate at West Ham

  21-02-2026 20:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE Cherries extended their unbeaten run to seven games in the Premier League as they played out a draw without score at West Ham.
  
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• Iraola makes two changes as Cherries visit West Ham - team news and build up

  21-02-2026 16:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates from the London Stadium as AFC Bournemouth visit West Ham in the Premier League.
  
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• Cherries vs West Ham without score as both sides search for opener - updates

  21-02-2026 16:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates from the London Stadium as AFC Bournemouth visit West Ham in the Premier League.
  
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• Cherries underway at West Ham as they aim to continue good form - updates

  21-02-2026 16:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates from the London Stadium as AFC Bournemouth visit West Ham in the Premier League.
  
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• Cherries held to draw without score at West Ham - updates

  21-02-2026 16:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates from the London Stadium as AFC Bournemouth visit West Ham in the Premier League.
  
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• Cherries held to draw without score at West Ham - as it happened

  21-02-2026 16:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates from the London Stadium as AFC Bournemouth visit West Ham in the Premier League.
  
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• Cherries aim at extending form at relegation-threatened West Ham - build up

  21-02-2026 16:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates from the London Stadium as AFC Bournemouth visit West Ham in the Premier League.
  
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• Dog rescue takes 11 hours and involves more than 40 people

  21-02-2026 13:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A DOG which tumbled over a cliff in west Dorset was rescued - in a major operation involving coastguard teams and firefighters lasting 11 hours over two days and involving more than 40 people.
  
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• Sunshine to finally hit UK this week as forecasters confirm warmer temperatures

  21-02-2026 08:59 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Warmer temperatures and sunshine will mark the start of spring in the UK after a dark and wet winter, according to the Met Office.
  
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• Young artists in Dorset invited to take part in new arts competition

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Young artists aged 0–25 in Dorset invited to enter The Box’s ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ art competition on emotion, supported by Arts University Plymouth.
  
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• Two-bedroom Bournemouth flat in accessible city location listed for £240,000

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Modern two-bed, two-bath flat for sale in Dean Park, Bournemouth. £240,000 via Link Homes. Spacious, with parking, new 198-year lease, near beaches and station.
  
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• Top 10 places in Dorset among the best to live in England and Wales for 2026

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Merley, Bournemouth and Dorchester were among Dorset's top 10 places to live for 2026 according to Garrington Property Finders.
  
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• 'The human-made causes behind climate change'

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  In her latest letter about climate change (Echo, 19 February), Susan Chapman again fails to mention the two main human-made causes: the ever increasing global population and the ever increasing manufacture and buying of unnecessary goods.
  
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• Tesco, Lidl, Farmfoods & more UK supermarkets issue recalls & 'do not eat' warnings

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Items sold at Tesco, Lidl, Farmfoods and TK Maxx and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
  
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• Teen wins national drumming competition held in Dorset town's art centre

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Sixteen-year-old Ellis Gates wins the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year at Lighthouse Poole, impressing judges Ash Soan and Rob Rolfe.
  
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• Taxidermied otter to go under the hammer as part of fishing collection sale

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Charterhouse Auctioneers in Sherborne to auction a lifetime fishing memorabilia collection, including Victorian reels, rods and angling antiques, on 1 April.
  
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• New shows go on sale at Poole venue with world music and smart comedy in focus

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lighthouse Poole unveils new world music, comedy, and cinema line-up for 2026. Book tickets now.
  
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• Neil Duncan-Jordan MP calls on Government for a 'watertight ban' on fox hunting

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan urges the government to close Hunting Act loopholes and enforce a watertight ban on fox hunting with hounds in the UK.
  
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• Month-long festival in Dorset promises packed programme of events and activities

  21-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Discover Wimborne returns April 2026 with nearly 200 events, workshops, tours and family activities, plus new sports and youth festivals. Free guide available.
  
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