Bournemouth news

• Dorset floods

  29-01-2026 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  From swimming badgers to stranded cars, Dorset has taken more than its fair share of rain
  
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• Criminal investigation to launch into Lord Peter Mandelson allegations, say reports

  03-02-2026 19:15 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It's thought that Lord Peter Mandelson, who retired from the House of Lords today, will be criminally investigated by the Met Police over Jeffrey Epstein allegations.
  
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• Fridges and fire extinguishers dumped on side of A31 in New Forest

  03-02-2026 17:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The council is appealing for information after a large-scale fly-tipping incident involving industrial and commercial waste was discovered near the A31.
  
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• Man arrested for murder released by police as investigation continues

  03-02-2026 16:36 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN arrested under suspicion of murder has been released by police as investigations continue.
  
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• 'We simply can’t justify it' - Pokesdown station funding to be withdrawn

  03-02-2026 16:18 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council is set to withdraw £2.6million of funding from the Pokesdown Station improvement project.
  
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• Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords after Epstein revelations

  03-02-2026 15:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Peter Mandelson is set to step down as a member of the House of Lords, it has been announced.
  
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• MP helps pensioner get her pension after 30 years

  03-02-2026 15:48 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BOURNEMOUTH MP helped a 91-year-old woman from Bournemouth to get her pension following months of delays and distress.
  
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• Man sentenced after stealing from health and beauty retailer

  03-02-2026 15:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for nearly three months after stealing from a health and beauty retailer in the New Forest.
  
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• Independent opticians Underwood Eyecare enter new chapter under new management

  03-02-2026 15:20 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An independent opticians in Ferndown began the New Year under new management, marking the next chapter for the long-established practice while reaffirming its commitment to delivering personalised, specialist eye care for the local community.
  
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• Police warning after more than £16K stolen from rural sites

  03-02-2026 15:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  FUEL thieves have targeted rural sites in Arne and Crossways in recent days, prompting police to warn residents and landowners to stay alert during bad weather.
  
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• Has AFC Bournemouth replaced Antoine Semenyo?

  03-02-2026 15:02 via bbc.com
  AFC Bournemouth commentator Jordan Clark talks about the signing of Rayan.
  
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• Transfer deadline day special show

  03-02-2026 13:51 via bbc.com
  Watch back BBC Radio Solent's transfer deadline day show which covers all the breaking news and talking points from Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth.
  
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• Drone photos show impact of Storm Chandra flooding

  03-02-2026 13:32 via bbc.com
  The images show the Dorset village of Charminster in the wake of Storm Chandra.
  
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• Care home opens doors to tackle elderly loneliness in their local community

  03-02-2026 13:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A local care home will be opening it’s doors to elderly people to help tackle loneliness in their local community.
  
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• Man banned from all McDonald's after assault in restaurant

  03-02-2026 13:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been banned from all McDonald's branches after he assaulted a man in the restaurant.
  
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• Lyme Regis to Bridport shuttle bus link approved

  03-02-2026 13:18 via bbc.com
  Three transport projects in an area covering Gloucestershire to Dorset are given a combined £60k.
  
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• Sandbanks thief who raided home of Hollywood star jailed for burglary

  03-02-2026 13:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN who is currently serving a life sentence for a violent Sandbanks robbery has been handed a further jail sentence after a burglary involving a Hollywood actor.
  
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• New Forest home to more than 1,000 ponds

  03-02-2026 13:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  NEW Forest is home to more than 1,000 ponds, rivers, streams and other wetland areas according to the New Forest National Park Authority.
  
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• Boots to offer free hearing tests at Christchurch store

  03-02-2026 13:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  FREE hearing tests and walk-in appointments are being offered in Boots’ Christchurch store as part of its ‘Hear Better Week’.
  
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• "I wanted to show my love to them": Semenyo on Cherries farewell Echo advert

  03-02-2026 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Antoine Semenyo said he wanted to show his love to the Cherries fans by taking out a full page advert in the Daily Echo to say goodbye as he joined Manchester City.
  
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• Travel company see 'record breaking January' sales

  03-02-2026 12:59 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A TRAVEL company of Bournemouth have said they had “a record breaking January” with sales up significantly.
  
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• Cherries to visit West Brom for rearranged semifinal this weekend

  03-02-2026 12:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries will head to West Brom for their rearranged National League Cup semifinal this Sunday, February 8.
  
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• Burglar who 'targeted' Taylor-Joy's bedroom jailed

  03-02-2026 12:04 via bbc.com
  Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were staying at the London property on 12 February 2023.
  
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• Trio arrested for drug offences in Bournemouth

  03-02-2026 11:54 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A trio of people were arrested last week for drug supply offences in Bournemouth.
  
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• Boy, 13, arrested over e-bike hit-and-run on pregnant woman

  03-02-2026 11:36 via bbc.com
  The woman later gave birth to a baby who remains in a serious condition in hospital.
  
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• Swanage beach 'real battering' exposes buried objects

  03-02-2026 11:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  OBJECTS that were once buried in sand are now exposed and clearly visible at Swanage beach.
  
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• Teenager arrested after pregnant woman hit by an e-bike

  03-02-2026 11:15 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A 13-year-old boy from Poole has been arrested after a pregnant woman was hit by an e-bike and taken to hospital.
  
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• Jimenez set to join Cherries on permanent basis if he starts against Villa

  03-02-2026 11:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Alex Jimenez’s move to AFC Bournemouth is set to become permanent should he start against Aston Villa on Saturday, the Daily Echo understands.
  
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• Jury begin deliberations in manslaughter re-trial

  03-02-2026 10:53 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE JURY have begun their deliberations in a manslaughter re-trial where an 18-year-old man died in Bournemouth town centre.
  
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• £60k to help youngsters in tribute to marine hero

  03-02-2026 10:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A foundation set up in memory of a Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan has committed more than £60,000 to support the dreams and young people in 2026.
  
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