Bournemouth news

• Greggs opens new larger restaurant - Bournemouth Echo

  20-07-2024 01:10 via news.google.com
  
  Greggs opens new larger restaurant  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• Abuse of volunteers forces lifeboat museum closure

  11-09-2026 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The museum in Poole says it will remain closed until until the anti-migrant protests stop.
  
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• How to make an 11th Century castle fit for the future

  11-09-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The £2m conservation project at Corfe Castle in Dorset is finished after three years of work.
  
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• Bronze Susie cat statue emerges from foundry

  11-09-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sculptor Ama Menec shares the first images of the bronze cat statue from the foundry.
  
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• Teen took own life after care delays, inquest told

  10-09-2026 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family's barrister says the 16-year-old's mental health care "was not escalated quickly enough".
  
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• 'Violent' man who strangled women in hotels jailed

  10-09-2026 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tobias King is jailed for strangling two women and sending multiple women sexually explicit images.
  
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• Developer unveils plan to demolish Sandbanks hotel

  10-09-2026 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Developers say they can knock down the Haven Hotel under "permitted development" rights.
  
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• Tip closed after suspected explosive found

  10-09-2026 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The public is being asked to avoid the Dorchester Household Recycling Centre, which is cordoned off.
  
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• Swim group 'furious' with 'dangerous' sewage spills

  10-09-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wessex Water confirms four discharges on Tuesday at Shore Road beach.
  
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• Self-driving grocery robots could hit streets soon

  10-09-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The autonomous delivery vehicles would serve Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
  
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• Police officer demoted for dental appointment lie

  09-09-2026 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  William Pearce was also found to have emailed sensitive information to his personal email.
  
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• Lifeboats helped anti-migrant protesters, RNLI says

  09-09-2026 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  RNLI chief executive Peter Sparkes said many protesters were in or near the water in Portsmouth.
  
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• Road closed after van catches fire following crash

  09-09-2026 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The A31 is shut in both directions near Canford Bottom roundabout.
  
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• Crews leave scene of scrap metal fire that sparked huge smoke plume

  09-09-2026 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents were urged to keep doors and windows shut as smoke from the fire drifted across the area.
  
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• 'Adrenaline got us through New Forest wildfire'

  09-09-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say community spirit also helped them get through the blaze that started on the A31.
  
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• The Dorset coastline seeing a seahorse revival

  08-09-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conservationists say there are encouraging signs, but severe storms could reverse it.
  
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• Windsurfing world championships begin at Olympic venue

  07-09-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up to 250 athletes from 40 countries will compete in the iQFOiL World Championships.
  
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• Survey studies wildfire impact on forest community

  07-09-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The wildfire in August led to traffic congestion and a fall in visitors to the New Forest.
  
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• Pulp top the bill at 20th End of the Road Festival

  06-09-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The End Of The Road Festival near Blandford Forum sees a packed event with 15,000 visitors.
  
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• Face-to-face with the fraudsters who took my money

  06-09-2026 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jane Bertelli lost £12,000, left to her by an elderly relative, to a tree-planting investment scam.
  
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• Ramsey strikes late as Newcastle salvage Bournemouth draw

  05-09-2026 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fought back from 2-0 down to earn a hard-fought Premier League point at home to Bournemouth thanks to Jacob Ramsey's 88th minute equaliser.
  
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• Reform UK hopes new group will attract women to party

  05-09-2026 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The party launches Women for Reform at its party conference this weekend, after criticism about its policies.
  
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• Parkrun back after suspension over safety concerns

  05-09-2026 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weymouth parkrun was temporarily cancelled in August following a surge in attendance numbers.
  
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• Church organist has no plans to stop after 70 years

  05-09-2026 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Keith Watts has played the organ at the same Dorset church for more than 70 years.
  
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• Rowan Atkinson to honour inspiration for Mr Bean

  05-09-2026 08:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actor is set to appear at the festival that hosts events across Dorset from 16 October to 1 November.
  
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• South weekly quiz: Where was Crush the turtle released?

  05-09-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
  
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• Footballer who pulled braid out of ex's head sentenced

  04-09-2026 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Premier League winger Jordon Ibe admitted assaulting his former partner during an argument.
  
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• County show gears up to welcome 60,000 visitors

  04-09-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This year's show features stunt horses, monster trucks and a new music stage.
  
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• How forestry scam drained pensions to buy 'flash cars'

  04-09-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matthew Pickard, Stephen Greenaway and Paul Laver bought at least 45 luxury cars between them.
  
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• 'Dorset people are always so friendly'

  04-09-2026 06:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Allison Steadman first fell in love with Dorset while filming 'Nuts in May'.
  
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