Bournemouth news

• Early hours power cut affecting homes

  24-12-2024 09:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  HOME have been affected by a power cut since the early hours.
  
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• Man takes on 2,000 burpee challenge to break stigma around mental health

  12-02-2026 06:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man is planning to complete 2,000 burpees in the town centre to raise money for a mental health charity and encourage others to speak out.
  
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• Young prodigy qualifies for two junior world golf championships in USA and Spain

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Broadstone’s Luc Taylor, age 12, wins US Kids New Zealand Golf Championship and qualifies for world junior golf events in Pinehurst and Malaga.
  
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• Yes bring their UK Fragile Tour 2026 to Bournemouth Pavillion this April

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Yes announce 2026 UK Fragile tour, performing the classic 1971 album in full. Steve Howe leads iconic prog rock band with Roger Dean art exhibition.
  
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• Well-known British artist honoured with exhibition in Dorset

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Discover Lucian Freud’s etchings at Poole Museum from 14 Feb 2026. Free V&A touring exhibition explores Freud’s printmaking and Dorset connections.
  
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• Vehicle showcase returns for an exciting 2026 for car enthusiasts

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Beaulieu’s 2026 Simply Rallies calendar features new Drive-It Day, classic car shows, and themed rallies for VW, Porsche, Ford, French, Audi, and BMW.
  
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• Unique feature show coming to Dorset cinemas from British comedian James Acaster

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  James Acaster’s new stand-up experience, "Cinemagoers Welcome", hits 400+ UK cinemas from 6 March. Book tickets for this unique British comedy event now.
  
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• This Valentine’s Day, find your paw-fect match with Channel 4’s The Dog House

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated The Dog House seeks UK dog lovers considering adopting a rescue dog. Apply now to star and help rescue dogs find loving homes.
  
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• Study reveals ancient hunter-gatherers adopted farming from migrant women

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Ancient DNA reveals hunter-gatherers in north-western Europe, including the Netherlands and Belgium, adopted farming slowly, influenced by female migrants.
  
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• Poole storage facility run by family-owned business plans to expand by a third

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Store & Secure in Hamworthy, Poole, invests £500,000 to expand self-storage facility, adding hundreds of new units to meet rising demand from local businesses.
  
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• NHS Dorset brings maternity and children’s health advice together for families

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Healthier Together website in Dorset offers trusted NHS maternity advice, pregnancy support, and child health guidance for parents and carers.
  
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• 'Next election should be about us rejoining the EU'

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Regular letter writer, Geoffrey Brooking, must now be hard pressed to inform you, that the Prime Minster and his Labour government are doing really well.
  
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• Nature recovery project aims to protect New Forest bats and their habitats

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The New Forest National Park Authority leads a £1.3m Species Survival Fund project to boost bat habitats, biodiversity and conservation across the New Forest.
  
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• Hundreds of women take to the sea for The Big Swim

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of women will make a splash next month for a major sea swim event to mark International Women's Day.
  
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• Groundbreaking partnership to launch Dorset's first Netball Centre of Excellence

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bryanston School and London Pulse launch the South’s first Netball Centre of Excellence to develop young talent, boost elite coaching, and inspire girls’ sport.
  
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• Going for gold as care home residents let their own Winter Olympic games begin

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Colten Care homes across southern England host Winter Olympics-themed activities, bringing fun, games, and community spirit to care home residents.
  
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• Get adventurous this February half-term at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Enjoy half term family fun at The Tank Museum, Bovington, with scavenger hunts, coding robots, and indoor activities. Annual passes and discounts available.
  
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• Dorset solicitors warn of approaching inheritance tax deadline in April

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Business owners urged to review inheritance tax plans as Business Property Relief changes from April 2026. New £2.5m threshold for 100% IHT relief.
  
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• Dorset Parky Striders walk their way to national recognition 

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Parky Striders, a walking football team for people with Parkinson's, win Team of the Year at The Walking Football Association's 2025 Grass Roots Awards.
  
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• Dorset-based housebuilder reports more home completions despite weak market

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Barratt David Wilson Homes reports a 4.7% rise in home completions, steady profits, and progress on Redrow integration, with Dorset sites under construction.
  
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• Bus firm looking for the 'best of the best' to join engineering teams

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Morebus, part of Go-Ahead Group, is recruiting apprentices for its engineering scheme in the UK, offering hands-on training in zero-emission bus technology.
  
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• Bournemouth Water launches new fund to support businesses in saving water

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth Water launches Water Efficiency Business Innovation Fund, offering up to £15,000 for UK firms with water-saving projects and conservation ideas.
  
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• Bournemouth gearing up to host the Carnival of Alternative Politics in Boscombe

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth hosts its first Carnival of Alternative Politics on Saturday, featuring debates, speakers Guy Doza, Alex Klaushofer, Lewis Baston, and contests.
  
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• Bournemouth band Green Isaac to play first live show in over 10 years in Poole

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth band Green Isaac to perform first gig in over 10 years, headlining Lighthouse Poole’s Live and Unheard in March. Tickets at lighthousepoole.co.uk.
  
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• Bournemouth and Poole ranked among the best big towns in Britain

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth and Poole have ranked among the best big towns in Britain according to a list from The Telegraph
  
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• Bournemouth and Poole College sell out ‘Apprenticeships Unlocked’ event

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Over 2,000 attended Bournemouth and Poole College’s Apprenticeships Unlocked event, connecting jobseekers with employers ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.
  
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• Battery collections to end as new waste strategy approved

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans to cut the amount of waste in BCP and end kerbside battery collection has been approved by full council.
  
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• Arts centre celebrates ‘invaluable’ milestone and earns national recognition

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lighthouse Poole celebrates 25 years of Investors in People accreditation, recognising excellence in workplace culture, staff wellbeing, and community impact.
  
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• AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium to host Elevate business trade show

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Home to the Cherries, Vitality Stadium is set to host an 'insight driven' trade show in 2026.
  
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• Acclaimed comedian and writer brings new comedy tour to Swanage this November

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  QI and Live at The Apollo star Cally Beaton brings her acclaimed Namaste Motherf*ckers comedy tour to Swanage’s Mowlem, 19 November 2026. Book tickets online.
  
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