Bournemouth news

• 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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• The 30cm rule households can use to help heat rooms more efficiently

  08-12-2025 11:41 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Households can utilise a 30cm rule in their rooms to help heat up their home more efficiently
  
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• Quirk nets hattrick as Cherries move top with 8-0 win over Billericay

  08-12-2025 10:52 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries moved to the top of the National League Southern Premier Division after they thumped Billericay 8-0 away from home.
  
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• Tribute to Eagles 'should be household names'

  08-12-2025 10:34 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Tribute bands are generally not my thing but given that this bunch have flown high for nigh on three decades, have played to countless hundreds of thousands of people and even released their own albums, it would be rude not to check ‘em out.
  
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• Pedestrian dies days after crash involving bus in Christchurch

  08-12-2025 09:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian has died days after a crash in Christchurch.
  
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• Driver flees after crash involving another car

  08-12-2025 09:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A driver fled after crashing into another car in Bournemouth.
  
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• Arrest made after woman and teen assaulted and car damaged

  08-12-2025 08:49 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman and a teenager, as well as causing damage to a car.
  
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• Man in his 30s and woman in her 50s killed in crash

  08-12-2025 08:39 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man and a woman have died following a crash on a country road.
  
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• What a night! Fatboy Slim has crowd dancing at Bournemouth O2

  08-12-2025 08:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  What a gig, What a night. Fatboy Slim has crowds dancing at Bournemouth O2.
  
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• 'Animals are starving behind closed doors': Dorset neglect reports soar

  08-12-2025 08:12 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  'Animals are starving behind closed doors': that’s the message from the RSPCA, who have revealed a heartbreaking 26% rise in neglect reports in Dorset exposing an animal welfare crisis.
  
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• Bin collection updates for over Christmas and New Year

  08-12-2025 08:06 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Council has announced its rubbish collection timetable for over the festive period
  
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• Staff raise funds for children's library in hospital

  08-12-2025 07:17 via bbc.com
  Staff hope the library will encourage a love of reading in young patients and see less screentime.
  
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• Unavailability of fire crews revealed

  08-12-2025 07:09 via bbc.com
  The Fire Brigades Union is raising concern about the unavailability of fire crews n parts of rural Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight
  
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• 'Parking company was right to fine charity collectors'

  08-12-2025 06:41 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  I cannot understand why some people think that if they’re collecting for charity it gives them the right to be incredibly selfish.
  
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• 'Bournemouth’s young people are bringing change locally'

  08-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Budget pledges £18m for UK playgrounds, with Bournemouth East set for upgrades. Local campaigners secure £120k for Mallard Road Playground improvements.
  
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• Bournemouth Foodbank announces new hub and Christmas events

  08-12-2025 05:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A SERIES of Christmas events and the opening of a brand new hub in Charminster has been announced by Bournemouth Foodbank.
  
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• 'There was no escape': Prosecution speaks after murder trial guilty verdict

  08-12-2025 05:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The prosecution has spoken on two 'horrific' collisions following guilty verdicts from a jury.
  
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• Pensioners left 'distressed' and 'disgusted' after Castlepoint parking fine

  08-12-2025 05:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Two pensioners who volunteer for a charity say they have been left “distressed” and “disgusted” after receiving a parking fine at Castlepoint shopping centre.
  
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• NHS Dorset praised staff for highest region's flu vaccination rate

  08-12-2025 05:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  NHS Dorset has thanked frontline health and care staff for rolling up their sleeves this winter, as flu vaccinations across the county pass the 250,000 mark.
  
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• Elderly man left shaken as huge tree destroys fence in storm

  08-12-2025 04:33 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  AN ELDERLY man from Ferndown says he has been left “very shaken” after a large tree in his garden came crashing down during a storm, destroying the fence between his property and his neighbour’s.
  
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• Inside the Dorset restaurant hailed as 'a few steps above heaven'

  08-12-2025 04:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Here's a look inside a Weymouth restaurant that was given a glowing five star review by famed food critic William Sitwell of the Daily Telegraph
  
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• Flood barriers to be installed as weather warning issued

  08-12-2025 04:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Flood barriers are set to be installed in a west Dorset resort with heavy rain on the way
  
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• Driver flees after 'three vehicle' crash in Poole

  08-12-2025 03:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A DRIVER was arrested on suspicion of driving offence after fleeing from the collision involving three vehicles.
  
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• New maternity signal system announced by NHS

  08-12-2025 03:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A NEW maternity signal system has been launched by NHS that will spot and stop emerging safety concerns.
  
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• "We were on our level": Petrovic pleased with improved Cherries vs Chelsea

  08-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Djordje Petrovic believes the Cherries were back to something approaching their levels in their draw against Chelsea.
  
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• 'They dealt with them well': Iraola praises midfield duo Scott and Tavernier

  08-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola was impressed with how Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier performed in midfield against Chelsea as he was forced into changes with injuries and suspensions.
  
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• Super-sub Smith saves point for Magpies against Sholing

  08-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Super-sub Joe Smith secured a point for Wimborne Town as the Magpies drew 1-1 with Sholing at the Wyatt Homes Stadium on Saturday.
  
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• Poole make it five unbeaten with 3-0 win at Havant & Waterlooville

  08-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE Dolphins made it five unbeaten following a 3-0 win over Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday afternoon at Westleigh Park.
  
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• Parley stalwart awarded lifetime achiever award for dedication to game

  08-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Parley cricket stalwart Alan Graham has been honoured with a Cricket Collective Lifetime Achiever Award by Dorset - a truly fitting tribute to his hard work and dedication to cricket.
  
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• “We've had better chances": Iraola rues missed Cherries opportunities vs Chelsea

  08-12-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola said his Cherries side were left to rue the fine margins of the Premier League as he felt his team had the better chances to win the game against Chelsea.
  
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