Bournemouth news

• 'Gladiators changed the rules after I bent them'

  26-01-2026 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  In 1992 Gladiator contestant Nicola Bawden found a loophole in the rule book.
  
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• WATCH: Drivers navigate closed flooded Poole roundabout

  27-01-2026 12:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  DRONE footage has captured drivers abandoning broken down vehicles after attempting to navigate a flooded roundabout on Tuesday morning in Poole.
  
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• LIVE: Emergency services are at scene of incident in Christchurch

  27-01-2026 11:45 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  We have received information that emergency service are in attendance of an incident in Christchurch.
  
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• Greek keeper Mandas joins Cherries on loan from Lazio

  27-01-2026 11:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries have announced the signing of goalkeeper Christos Mandas on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.
  
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• Owner launches appeal over refused bid to knock down home

  27-01-2026 11:06 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A woman is appealing against the refusal of a planning application for a replacement home in Burley in the New Forest
  
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• Storm causes large tree to fall on electrical van

  27-01-2026 10:20 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A tree has fallen on an electrical van in Poole.
  
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• Trio from Bournemouth charged after drug and money laundering bust

  27-01-2026 09:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A trio of men from Bournemouth have been charged in connection with alleged drug trafficking and money laundering.
  
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• Two people injured after lorries crash in Ringwood

  27-01-2026 08:43 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  TWO people were injured following a collision involving two lorries on the A31.
  
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• Roads flooded as Storm Chandra brings torrential rain to BCP - updates

  27-01-2026 07:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  STORM Chandra has brought torrential rain and flooding to the BCP area.
  
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• Voices come together to raise more than £12,500 for hospice

  27-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Tim’s Singers, led by Tim Dowland in Poole, raised over £12,500 for Forest Holme Hospice with concerts and events.
  
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• How to turn Birdwatch Weekend into a year-round event

  27-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  British Garden Centres says that with a few simple changes, gardens can become vital havens for birds in every season.
  
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• Donation set to improve children's care at Dorset hospital

  27-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A gift of £12,692 from Masonic lodges in the South West will support the Children's Unit at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) as part of the BEACH Appeal.
  
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• Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin to appear at Dorset festival

  27-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The duo will appear at the 2026 Migration Festival’s second weekend, held at Careys Secret Garden, near Wareham, taking place from February 13 to 15.
  
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• AI and robotics pilot to speed lung cancer diagnosis on the NHS

  27-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The pilot scheme, being launched by the NHS, will use artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology to improve the detection and biopsy.
  
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• 'The fascinating history of the Sandbanks ferry'

  27-01-2026 04:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  During the early 1900’s foot passengers wishing to cross between Sandbanks and Studland were catered for, to some extent, by a rowing boat ferry which operated during the summer months
  
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• Airport bus routes, women's safety groups and new shops revealed in town centre plan

  27-01-2026 04:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A finalised plan to improve Bournemouth town centre has been launched, discussing bus services from the airport and making the town safer.
  
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• 'We’re proud of what we’ve built together as a family'

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A SWIM school founded by siblings is celebrating its first anniversary and has thanked customers for their continued support.
  
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• "We are trying to balance it": Iraola as set piece concerns continue

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola said the Cherries are trying to find a balance between goals scored and goals conceded at set pieces.
  
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• 'Their final home was in Bournemouth' - Tribute unveiled to Indian soldiers

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  PEOPLE gathered at Bournemouth War Memorial on Monday morning to pay tribute to twelve Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the WWI.
  
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• Support group formed for people suffering from rare genetic disorder

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The mother of a three-year-old boy has founded a help support group in Bournemouth for those affected by (WHIM).
  
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• Road temporary close for air training corps parade

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  COUNCIL has announced a temporary closure of road to allow an Air Training Corps Sunday parade to take place.
  
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• 'One-of-a-kind' Coldplay collectable set to raise money for air ambulance

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A knitted Chris Martin doll, that has toured with the band, is now up for grabs in a draw to help fund a second life-saving helicopter.
  
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• Iraola "very happy" as Hill takes chance to impress

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Centre back James Hill has been one of the standouts for the Cherries in recent weeks.
  
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• Emergency accommodation being used for less than six weeks

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council says emergency accommodation is being used by local families for less than six weeks.
  
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• 'Delighted' pub is awarded top hygiene rating

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A PUB in Wimborne has received a top rating for its level of hygiene in council’s scores on the doors programme.
  
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• Council encouraging schools to review mobile phone rules

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council is encouraging schools to review mobile phone rules to support student wellbeing in line with new government legislation.
  
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• Cobham Sports return to winning ways in comfortable win over Bridport Res

  27-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It was back to winning ways for Cobham Sports on Saturday afternoon when they faced Bridport FC Res at a rain sodden Merley Park.
  
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• Storm Chandra brings more heavy rain to South West

  26-01-2026 20:01 via bbc.com
  It is the second named storm to arrive in the region in the space of a few days
  
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• Driver 'feared for their life' as wooden plank pierces windscreen

  26-01-2026 17:59 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A driver 'feared for their life' after their windscreen was pierced by a wooden plank.
  
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• Flood warning issued for River Avon between Salisbury and Ringwood

  26-01-2026 17:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Flooding is “expected” on the River Avon between Salisbury and Ringwood today. More wet weather is expected as Storm Chandra hits the south west
  
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