Bournemouth news

• Learning trust reflects on year with 'pride' despite previous staff 'challenges'

  04-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Twynham Learning Trust has described 2025 as a 'year to remember',
  
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• In The Dock: Man racially abused doctor and beat police officer

  05-01-2026 05:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• 'It's shocking': What people want to see in the town centre for 2026

  05-01-2026 04:39 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Residents and visitors shared how they would like Bournemouth town centre to change for 2026.
  
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• Multiple Poundland stores are set to shut in BCP

  05-01-2026 04:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Multiple Poundland stores are set to close across Bournemouth and Christchurch at the end of this month.
  
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• Emergency services respond to 'weather related' crashes on Dorset roads

  05-01-2026 04:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been attending crashes across Dorset as the colder weather affects the roads.
  
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• Six-month-long roadworks to take over busy main road

  05-01-2026 04:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Roadworks set to stretch over six months will be implemented along Salisbury Road, near Ringwood.
  
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• New musical tells story of Walter Tull in campaign to right historic injustice

  05-01-2026 04:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A new musical that is part of a campaign to fight a 'historic injustice' surrounding a man that is believed to be Britain’s first black army officer, is coming to Poole.
  
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• Wins will come for Cherries after good response to Brentford defeat: Cook

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lewis Cook said wins will come for the Cherries after two good performances against top teams in Chelsea and Arsenal.
  
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• Wimborne fail to make early advantage pay in draw with Weymouth

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  WIMBORNE Town failed to make the most of their early advantage and shared the points with Weymouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium in a 1-1 draw.
  
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• "They are elite": Arsenal 'found way to win' against Cherries, says Iraola

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE Cherries are “very far” from the level of league leaders Arsenal, with Andoni Iraola praising the Gunners as “elite” in the decisive moments.
  
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• "Own goal": Cherries fans' anger at hosting historic Man City cup tie at Totton

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Cherries fans reacted in anger and frustration at the decision by the club to host the historic women’s FA Cup tie against WSL leaders Manchester City at AFC Totton.
  
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• League leaders Wareham Rangers beat Maiden Newton: DFL round up

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Football League round up for Saturday, January 3.
  
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• 'It's a huge boost': Business confirms continuation of sponsorship of rugby club

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  'pleased' to announce the continuation of their sponsorship of Bournemouth Rugby Club.
  
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• Iraola 'must find way of playing Kroupi more' as goals give selection headache

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola admitted he must find a way of playing Junior Kroupi more as the young Frenchman scored his sixth goal of the season in just 510 Premier League minutes this term.
  
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• Dolphins run riot in 7-0 drubbing of Plymouth Parkway

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE Dolphins ran riot on Saturday afternoon after putting seven past Plymouth Parkway which saw Joe Lea and Pat Suraci’s side move up to second place.
  
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• Cherries 'not solid at key moments' defensively: Iraola

  05-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola said his Cherries side are not solid defensively at the key moments and are conceding too many goals, despite not conceding too many chances.
  
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• Cherries leave it late to snatch point vs Hashtag to maintain top spot in league

  04-01-2026 18:19 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries left it late to rescue a point at home against Hashtag United to maintain their spot at the summit of the National League Southern Premier Division.
  
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• Police search for men after clothes stolen from store

  04-01-2026 16:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Police have launched a search for two men after clothes were stolen from a store in New Milton.
  
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• "The situation has not changed": Iraola expects Semenyo to feature vs Spurs

  04-01-2026 12:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola expects Antoine Semenyo to feature for the Cherries against Spurs in midweek, with the boss saying after the Arsenal defeat that the situation had not changed.
  
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• Cherries "funny team to watch": Former striker Defoe on Match of the Day

  04-01-2026 12:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Former Cherries striker Jermain Defoe described the team as a “funny side to watch” after their 3-2 defeat to Arsenal.
  
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• 'Light snow possible': Weather warning issued for Dorset

  04-01-2026 11:17 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Dorset.
  
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• Air ambulance called to 'serious' crash involving pedestrian

  04-01-2026 10:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance was called to Christchurch following a crash that left a pedestrian with 'serious' injuries.
  
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• Cherries decent in defeat to league leaders Arsenal: Player ratings

  04-01-2026 10:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries fell to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of league leaders Arsenal in a decent performance from Andoni Iraola’s side, although the loss extended their run without a win to eleven games.
  
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• The Grade II-listed Dorset pub in a 'quaint' village nestled by edge of a stream

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Fox Inn can be found in the Dorset village of Corscombe and has been praised as a "beautiful" pub nestled by the edge of a stream
  
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• Popular chain to launch January sale with 99p pints at 600 pubs - full price list

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoons pubs will be offering discounted alcoholic and non-alcohol drinks at 600 of its pubs with some food also cheaper than usual in its January sale.
  
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• Planning in the pipeline for rural development and home extensions

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MIX of  rural development and home improvements have been requested in the north Dorset area – the planning proposals currently being considered by Dorset Council.
  
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• Morrisons is slashing prices on 2500 items from today in January sale

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Morrisons shoppers can benefit from freshly cut prices on over 2,500 products, in stores nationwide and online.
  
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• Glamping site featuring bus and boat bids to continue operating

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The continued operation of a glamping site which features an adapted bus and boat for accommodation is requested among the latest planning proposals in the Sherborne area.
  
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• Drivers warned of these 7 motoring rules changes for 2026 - don't get caught out

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Motoring experts at car leasing deals comparison site LeaseLoco have outlined 7 changes that have or could come into place and affect UK drivers.
  
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• Potential changes to Cliff Top Music Festival to be considered by council's committee

  04-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Changes to make the Cliff Top Music Festival in Christchurch to be considered by licensing committee.
  
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