Bournemouth news

• Lightning seen across Dorset as thunderstorms hit UK

  14-06-2025 09:42 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight as powerful thunderstorms swept across the UK.
  
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• Air ambulance and emergency services descend on East Cliff

  07-01-2026 14:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Good afternoon - we are bringing you live updates as emergency services are in East Cliff
  
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• Changes to a music festival heard by licensing committee

  07-01-2026 13:53 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Proposed changes to a music festival aimed at helping Highcliffe to grow has been heard by licensing committee.
  
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• Twin Sails Bridge set to reopen in February

  07-01-2026 13:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Twin Sails Bridge is set to reopen and return to ‘normal operation’ on February 2 after being closed for months.
  
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• Wind and rain warning issued as Storm Goretti set to hit BCP

  07-01-2026 12:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A WIND and rain warning has been issued for Thursday BCP as Storm Goretti is set to hit the UK.
  
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• Cherries partner with Visit Las Vegas for limited edition glow-in-the-dark kit

  07-01-2026 11:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries have collaborated with Visit Las Vegas to produce a limited edition kit to “brighten up winter nights”.
  
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• Dancing Jug venues to close until further notice as owner falls 'seriously ill'

  07-01-2026 11:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  All Dancing Jug venues in the area will be closed until further notice following reports of the business owner falling 'seriously ill'.
  
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• PHOTOS: Cherries through the years, 1899 to the 2000s

  07-01-2026 11:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  To celebrate more than 100 years of the Cherries, we're taking a look back at the club's moments in history in pictures.
  
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• Martin Lewis shares how to challenge your Council Tax and cut bills every year

  07-01-2026 11:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, and Martin Lewis has explained what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.
  
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• Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

  07-01-2026 11:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Millions of people who claim DWP benefits could get cheaper broadband, phone and water packages, but most people missing out because they aren't aware of the support available.
  
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• Drink-drive limit set to be cut as part of new road safety plans

  07-01-2026 11:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Government is considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales following "stalled" road safety progress.
  
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• All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

  07-01-2026 11:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The weather is icy cold this week, but there is help at hand with DWP Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction and Cold Weather Payments.
  
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• PICTURES: When snow chaos closed schools and left drivers stranded

  07-01-2026 11:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  We're taking a look back at this time 16 years ago when snow caused chaos in Dorset, as the Echo reported on January 7, 2010
  
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• Beach huts will become 'significant financial burden' if tax discount scrapped

  07-01-2026 10:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Mudeford Sandbanks Beach Hut Association (MSBHA) say it is disappointed BCP has targeted beach hut owners and is exploring the legal basis for the council tax discount being removed.
  
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• More than £52 million secured for better bus services

  07-01-2026 10:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Note to the editor: new picture added
  
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• Family business named best e-commerce business at national competition

  07-01-2026 10:12 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Soft Play In A Box, founded in March 2025 by Gavin and Charlotte Barrett, scooped the Best National E-commerce Business award at the UK Small Business Awards on December 13.
  
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• Crashes and travel disruption across Dorset amid ice warning

  07-01-2026 10:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  There is disruption on roads across Dorset this morning. We will be bringing you the latest as we get it.
  
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• 9,000 homes across BCP 'stuck in the planning pipeline'

  07-01-2026 09:37 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Around 9,000 homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are currently stuck in the planning pipeline and key sites such as Holes Bay, Winter Gardens and Poole Dolphin Leisure Centre are part of a regeneration report.
  
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• Boat fire at boatyard in early hours of the morning

  07-01-2026 09:28 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A fire involving a boat broke out in Poole in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• Road closed as HGV stuck on hill

  07-01-2026 09:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Motorists are being urged to avoid Zig Zag Hill after a HGV became stuck
  
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• Update on new pre-booking system for Dorset tips

  07-01-2026 08:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A controversial pre-booking system for tips in Dorset could be rolled out in the spring after delays
  
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• Dorset man among favourites to win The Traitors

  07-01-2026 08:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Weymouth man who has got off to a strong start in The Traitors is among the favourites to win the show
  
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• "Serious" crash overnight closes road in Poole

  07-01-2026 08:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wimborne Road in Oakdale has been closed since early this morning after a "serious" crash.
  
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• Three 'must attend' talks in Wimborne

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Residents are being invited to join a series of talks that promises to entertain, inform and inspire telling stories about historic treasures, true crimes and environmental debated.
  
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• Residents invited to join bracing sea dip to bring community together

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Hardy residents are being invited to join a community dip at Southbourne this month.
  
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• Rendez-Vous Dance brings dazzling tale of Paris club to the stage

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Monocle, a critically-acclaimed production by Rendez-Vous Dance, will be performed at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth on Friday, February 6.
  
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• Poole company releases salary guide for finance sector

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Poole-based recruitment company has launched a guide provides a detailed look at salary trends across finance roles from junior to CFO level.
  
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• New course to help parents start little ones on solid foods

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The ‘Mush & Munch’ Weaning Course, from the Friendly Food Club offers support to parents introducing their baby to solid foods.
  
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• Letter: 'Prime minister needs to show some backbone'

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Our spineless PM’s refusal to condemn the US Dictator over his illegal attack on Venezuela, only goes to underline what we have all known for a long time - he is as much Trump’s poodle as Trump is Putin’s.
  
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• Donate unwanted Christmas presents and help lonely elderly people

  07-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Donate your unwanted Christmas presents and help lonely older people in crisis this winter.
  
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