Bournemouth news

• Man stars in leading retailer's Christmas advert

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lymington’s Robert Smith stars in Majestic’s Christmas advert, showcasing staff wine expertise. Discover festive wine tips from the UK’s top wine retailer.
  
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• PICTURES: First look at Beaulieu all dressed up for A Palace House Christmas

  07-12-2025 16:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Here's a first look at A Palace House Christmas, now open at Beaulieu with a 14ft pantomime dame and 22ft Christmas tree centrepiece
  
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• Police catch 30 speeding drivers in crackdown at accident blackspots

  07-12-2025 16:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Police have caught more than thirty speeding drivers during enforcement checks in the New Forest.
  
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• Cruise ship delayed leaving Southampton after containers fall off cargo ship

  07-12-2025 13:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A P&O Cruises ship at the start of a two-week voyage has been delayed leaving Southampton after almost 20 containers fell off a ship into the Solent.
  
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• Met Office: Weather warning issued as strong winds set to hit Dorset - what to expect

  07-12-2025 12:49 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  STRONG winds of 40-50mph are expected to hit Dorset from Monday night to Tuesday as Met office issues yellow weather warning.
  
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• 'It's alarming that a 10-year-old girl should feel unsafe'

  07-12-2025 12:25 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  West Dorset MP Edward Morello said he is 'alarmed' after hearing that a 10-year-old girl feels unsafe in Bridport because of the colour of her skin
  
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• Wing foiler rescued after 'getting into difficulty'

  07-12-2025 11:22 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A WING FOILER was rescued in Poole Harbour after getting into difficulty near Stakes Buoy.
  
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• Community marks start of Advent at Minster

  07-12-2025 11:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS gathered for the annual Darkness to Light service, marking the start of Advent in Wimborne.
  
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• Young car restorer and biker win Beaulieu 100 awards

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Young car restorer Ethan Blake-Jones and motorcyclist Elspeth Beard win Beaulieu 100 awards for inspiring classic car enthusiasts and pioneering adventure.
  
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• The tiny Dorset village with 722 residents lined with whitewashed thatch cottages

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Milton Abbas is a small village in Dorset that has a population of 722 residents and has features such as lines of whitewashed thatch cottages
  
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• The Dorset pub which is England's most photographed and does 'superb' roasts

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Greyhound Inn in Corfe Castle claims to be England's most photographed pub and has been praised for its "superb" Sunday roasts
  
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• The common roundabout mistakes putting millions of drivers at risk of £50 fine

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout
  
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• The 'beautiful' New Forest walk through varied paths and free-roaming ponies

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Burbush Walk in the New Forest in Hampshire has been praised for its "beautiful" views and wildlife, such as free-roaming ponies
  
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• Stunning four-bedroom home on south coast up for sale at £5.25m

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Luxury four-bedroom home for sale in Lilliput, Poole Harbour, with stunning Sandbanks views, private sun terrace, and top boating and golf facilities. £5.25m.
  
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• Shoppers urged to check their bank notes for crucial error could make you cash

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A rare £20 note was sold for £140.01 on eBay last month and is thought to be so valuable because it features a misprint
  
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• Shop offering a chance to win stocking with over £170 of goodies

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Páramo Ringwood shop launches Christmas competition to win a sustainable, handcrafted stocking packed with £170+ outdoor gear. Enter in-store by 22 December.
  
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• New Forest hotel which is 'beacon of hospitality' among UK's best for 2026

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Chewton Glen in the New Forest has been named among the UK's best hotels for 2026 by The Good Hotel Guide
  
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• Multiple roads across BCP are affected by delays due to roadworks

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council announces planned roadworks and road closures in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Motorists warned of possible delays.
  
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• MP welcomes new initiative on SEND support

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Labour’s £500m Best Start Family Hubs to offer early SEND support for children from April, with new services in disadvantaged UK communities, says MP.
  
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• Latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset and New Forest

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The latest Food Standards Agency hygiene ratings reveal top marks for restaurants, cafes and takeaways across Dorset, Hampshire and the South Coast.
  
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• IT provider acquires new company to boost nationwide growth plans

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The acquisition will see entrustIT expand further northwards and comes as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary since incorporation.
  
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• I tried McDonald’s secret menu - These are the 3 items you need to try

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  I tried McDonald’s secret menu, discovered the three meals you need to try and how to order them.
  
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• How smart are you? Get more than 7 correct answers to find out your IQ

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
  
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• How ancient genetics may contribute to symptoms of condition

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth University study links ancient genetics and modern pollutants to endometriosis risk, highlighting DNA, chemical exposure, and diagnosis challenges.
  
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• Choir of care home residents perform at Christmas festival

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Colten Care Singers, with 35 care home residents, performed festive favourites at Lymington’s St Thomas Church Christmas tree festival in the New Forest.
  
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• Changes to bin collections over Christmas announced

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The council is urging residents to check and share the updated schedule with neighbours, family and friends.
  
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• Busy Christmas period planned at church through to festive season

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wimborne Minster hosts festive services and concerts, including carols and Christmas events. Bishop of Sherborne licenses Rev Steve Atkins. Crisis charity supported.
  
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• Bournemouth care home raises money during festive activities

  07-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Care South care homes in Dorset, Devon and Somerset raised £1,000 for Alzheimer’s Society with Elf Day festive events, supporting dementia awareness in the UK.
  
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• 'A huge success': People flood the streets for Christmas parade

  07-12-2025 04:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A CHRISTMAS parade brought the community together this weekend with organisers saying the Broadstone event was a “huge success”.
  
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• "We looked like us": Iraola praises defence in Chelsea draw

  07-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola said his Cherries team ‘looked like us’ as he praised his defence for their performance as they kept a clean sheet against Chelsea.
  
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