Bournemouth news

• Eight charged in murder inquiry into missing man

  13-02-2026 20:53 via bbc.com
  Gary Piatek, 60, has not been seen since April 2024, with "no proof of life" since then, police say.
  
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• New Forest village where 'peace is easy to come by' among UK's best remote spots

  14-02-2026 03:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Brockenhurst in the New Forest has been named among the best remote places to live in the UK according to Sotheby's International Realty
  
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• Motorists ignoring flood barriers and putting themselves 'at risk', says police

  14-02-2026 03:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Police in Fordingbridge have urged motorists and parents to act responsibly after a busy day tackling crime and safety concerns across the Avon Valley.
  
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• Windsurfer retains title in Lanzarote despite mixed conditions

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset windsurfing ace Emma Wilson led a strong British showing at the iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote, taking overall victory after a week of mixed conditions in Marina Rubicon.
  
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• Wimborne host Hanwell while Poole travel to Basingstoke: Non-league

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  With no AFC Bournemouth in action this weekend, there are numerous non-league sides in action across the local area.
  
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• 'Panda' Smyth aiming to become first to deadlift 700kg - the same as six pandas

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Seven hundred kilograms is about the same as six fully-grown pandas. Matthew ‘Panda’ Smyth is aiming to become the first to deadlift that weight next weekend.
  
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• Man of the match awards and goals but also disruption through injury: Loan round up

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  There have been goals, man of the match awards and injuries for the Cherries loanees recently.
  
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• ‘He has ruined my life’: Driver flipped car after speeding 80mph

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN said she and her sister were nearly killed after a driver, reportedly speeding at 80mph, lost control and ‘somersaulted’ his car.
  
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• 'Cricket's Jamie Vardy' - from Dorset to opening bowling vs England at World Cup

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Less than three years ago, the Daily Echo reported on a remarkable nine-wicket haul from Bashley’s Brad Currie, as they skittled Lymington in the Southern Premier League. Now Currie is set to open the bowling for Scotland against England’s Phil Salt and Jos Buttler at the Cricket World Cup.
  
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• Cherries fans can subscribe to Daily Echo with exclusive offer of £5 for five months

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Cherries fans can make the most of an exclusive offer of £5 for five months to subscribe to the Daily Echo for all the coverage of AFC Bournemouth as the team prepares to enter the run in to the end of the season.
  
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• Bournemouth publicans take credit in securing new measures for hospitality sector

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BOURNEMOUTH’s own publicans claim to be the orchestrators behind securing rate relief to save Britain’s pubs.
  
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• Bournemouth back in action against Petersfield with sights set on promotion

  14-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth return to league action against Petersfield as they set their sights on promotion from Regional Two South Central.
  
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• Why is there a plan to close Dorset fire stations?

  13-02-2026 18:01 via bbc.com
  We look at the reasons for plans to close four stations and what it could mean for Dorset residents.
  
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• 'Apprenticeships are not just for young people'

  13-02-2026 17:31 via bbc.com
  Hannah McKay says more adults should consider apprenticeships as a way of reskilling.
  
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• BCP Council standards process ‘an expensive record-keeping exercise’

  13-02-2026 15:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A councillor has said BCP Council standards process is ‘an expensive record-keeping exercise’.
  
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• £14million SEND budget increase approved for BCP

  13-02-2026 15:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  £14.3million additional funding for BCP Council’s high needs SEND budget has been approved, increasing the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit.
  
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• LIVE: Road closed as emergency services respond to incident

  13-02-2026 13:48 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in the area of Richmond Road in Poole
  
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• Concern for welfare sparks emergency response

  13-02-2026 13:48 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in the area of Richmond Road in Poole
  
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• Real-time flooding and travel updates put forward for BCP

  13-02-2026 13:40 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Improvement to how BCP Council shares live information during floods is going to be looked at by committee.
  
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• Moment of silence held in honour of former councillor

  13-02-2026 13:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A moment of silence has been held in honour of former Borough of Bournemouth Councillor Dennis Gritt.
  
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• Rail disruption expected to continue until 3pm due to signalling fault

  13-02-2026 13:17 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Trains between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst are currently disrupted after fault with the signalling system
  
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• Covid memorial being considered for Bournemouth park

  13-02-2026 13:17 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council is exploring establishing a Covid-19 memorial in a park in Bournemouth.
  
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• Met Office issue yellow weather warning for snow and ice on South Coast

  13-02-2026 13:06 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Met Office yellow weather warning has been issued to the South Coast.
  
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• UK homes issued bed bug warning as complaints increase - how to tell if you have them

  13-02-2026 12:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Travelling at speeds of up to 100 feet per hour and able to hide in any tiny crevices across your bed, the bugs can prove to be hard to spot
  
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• What to do if a storm dumps a beach in your harbour

  13-02-2026 12:12 via bbc.com
  A range of methods are being used to remove the sediment that blocked the entrance of West Bay Harbour.
  
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• Large cliff collapse closes South West Coast Path

  13-02-2026 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  A section of the South West coast path in Dorset has been sealed off.
  
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• Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'

  13-02-2026 11:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
  
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• Households urged to check their change as 50p coin sells for £83 - how to spot

  13-02-2026 11:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the coin knocked the Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot, becoming the rarest 50p in circulation.
  
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• I caught the Antarctic Monkeys tribute band at the O2 and what a night it was!

  13-02-2026 10:54 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A pretty decent crowd came out to the O2 to catch the Antarctic Monkeys supported by Little Juke and what a night it was with both bands delivering blistering sets.
  
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• Details confirmed for press and practice day as Pirates gear up for new season

  13-02-2026 10:40 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Poole Pirates have confirmed arrangements for their press and practice day as they gear up for the 2026 campaign.
  
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