Bournemouth news

• First date gone wrong as car gets stuck on beach

  01-05-2025 12:48 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  WE’VE all had a difficult first date – but this one is perhaps up there as being one of the trickiest.
  
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• Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith as Great British Bake Off judge

  26-01-2026 14:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.
  
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• Pirates to face Scorpions in preliminary round to begin KO Cup defence

  26-01-2026 13:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Pirates will face Scunthorpe in a preliminary round of the KO Cup as they aim to defend the cup they won last season.
  
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• Final decision on Lidl redevelopment at Westover Retail Park deferred to later date

  26-01-2026 13:42 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Decision on Lidl redevelopment at Westover Retail Park deferred to later date.
  
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• Shuker bows out of Australian Open

  26-01-2026 12:42 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  LUCY Shuker's Australian Open has come to after a three set defeat to Maayan Zikri.
  
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• Man in 'life-threatening' condition after collison with car

  26-01-2026 12:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a collision in Bournemouth.
  
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• Dancing Jug withdraws pans to change operation hours and to add DJ performances

  26-01-2026 12:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans to change operation hours and to add DJ performances to a cocktail bar in Bournemouth have been withdrawn.
  
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• LIVE: Amber weather warning issued as Storm Chandra set to hit

  26-01-2026 12:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An amber weather warning for rain has been issued as Storm Chandra is set to hit the area
  
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• Met Office names Storm Chandra bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow

  26-01-2026 11:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.
  
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• Man hospitalised with head injury after 'altercation' in town centre

  26-01-2026 10:59 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man has been hospitalised with head injuries after an 'altercation' in the town centre.
  
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• Keeper Mandas set for Cherries medical ahead of loan move from Lazio

  26-01-2026 10:41 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries have agreed a loan deal for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, with the stopper to undergo a medical at the club today.  
  
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• Hooded men throw rock at bus in 'reckless' incident

  26-01-2026 10:18 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after two hooded men reportedly threw a rock at a bus in a 'reckless' incident.
  
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• Three miles of traffic after crash blocks A31 - updates

  26-01-2026 10:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  MOTORISTS are facing miles of traffic after a crash blocked the A31 near Ringwood.
  
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• Father sells cattle to help daughter after riding accident leaves her in coma

  26-01-2026 10:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A New Forest father is selling his cattle to help raise money for his teenage daughter after she suffered a serious brain injury in a horse-riding accident.
  
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• Cleaning expert warns this laundry mistake could be damaging your health

  26-01-2026 09:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point and causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch
  
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• Charity calls for clothing, footwear and kitchen appliance donations

  26-01-2026 06:39 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Hope for Food has issued a list of non-food donations needed for January.
  
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• Woman charged with murder and preventing burial appears in court

  26-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An alleged murderer appeared in court following the death of a man in Winton last year.
  
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• Business director tells PM 'there is no time to lose' for British Steel future

  26-01-2026 05:51 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Dorset business leader has called on PM Keir Starmer to resolve the future of British Steel on his impending visit to China.
  
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• 'I'm sorry for the owners': Witness speaks of shock over jewellery heist

  26-01-2026 05:48 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The aftermath of a theft from a jewellery shop in Bournemouth was caught on camera by a content creator.
  
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• RNLI tasked to reports of 'capsized dingy' in Poole

  26-01-2026 05:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The RNLI were tasked to Whitley Lake following reports of a capsized dingy.
  
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• RNLI lifeboat station praises volunteer following helm qualification

  26-01-2026 05:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Many congratulations to Jake Harrison, who has qualified as Helm for RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat station.
  
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• Senegalese kora maestro returns to perform at Poole theatre

  26-01-2026 05:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Senegalese kora maestro, Seckou Keita, is set to return to Lighthouse Poole with his Homeland Band.
  
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• 'Dorset deserves fair funding': Council defends tax rise in £482m budget

  26-01-2026 05:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Council has revealed their budget for 2026/27.
  
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• World-first NHS programme to help save thousands from cancer

  26-01-2026 04:50 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people at risk of inherited cancers are set to receive regular NHS checks through a world-first genetics programme.
  
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• 'The beating heart of this project has been the panelists'

  26-01-2026 04:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "But the beating heart of this project has been the 50 amazing panellists - all with a different relationship to the town."
  
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• Care home residents get their groove on with dementia-friendly silent disco

  26-01-2026 04:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Residents at a care home in Poole got their groove on as they celebrated the new year with a dementia-friendly silent disco.
  
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• 'Pink ladies' at care home thanked for making 'real difference'

  26-01-2026 04:40 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Residents and staff at a care home in Ferndown have thanked their 'pink ladies' activities team for making a 'real difference'.
  
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• More than 4,900 Christmas trees recycled by council

  26-01-2026 04:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Nearly five thousand Christmas trees were collected and recycled by New Forest District Council this January.
  
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• Large waves and debris shut off Swanage seafront amid 'real risk'

  26-01-2026 04:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Large waves and debris being thrown onto the road saw a section of Swanage's seafront closed over the weekend.
  
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• Samurai sword among items seized by police

  26-01-2026 04:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A samurai sword was among other items seized by police while carrying out stop searches in Poole.
  
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