Bournemouth news

• Tops Day Nurseries gain B Corp certification for sustainability

  15-04-2025 06:00
  
  Tops Day Nurseries has a range of initiatives that focus on environmental responsibility and social impact.
  
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• Why is the wildfire-affected A31 still closed and when will it reopen?

  20-08-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The major road will have been closed for about two weeks by the time it is back in action.
  
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• How AI solutions could help balance the budgets of the South's councils

  20-08-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councils in the south of England say increasing use of AI is relieving pressure on staff and budgets.
  
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• Forest wildfire hit road to remain shut until weekend

  19-08-2026 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are removing an 8km (5 mile) long hose in the New Forest that has helped fight a wildfire.
  
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• Can Cherries continue to bloom under Rose?

  19-08-2026 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Marco Rose succeeds Andoni Iraola as Bournemouth head coach, his first challenge will be to cope with a handful of pre-season injuries.
  
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• Firework displays axed as wildfire threat continues

  19-08-2026 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The displays were due to take place at Poole Quay on Thursday and Bournemouth beach on Friday.
  
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• Pier safety work to begin but restoration delayed

  19-08-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rising costs have delayed the restoration of Bournemouth Pier but safety works will begin in autumn.
  
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• Clear-up begins at biker cafe destroyed by fire

  19-08-2026 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The clean-up begins at the View Coffee Shop, which was destroyed by fire in June.
  
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• Festive lights to twinkle in four areas of Bournemouth

  19-08-2026 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charminster, Kinson, Winton, and Moordown are set to get columns of blue and white twinkling lights.
  
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• How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

  19-08-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.
  
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• Historic garden adapts as hosepipe ban takes effect

  19-08-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Changes at Kingston Lacy are intended to cut water use and respond to climate change.
  
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• Apology for football steward let go after 50 years

  19-08-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tim Goodchild received a message telling him his contract would not be renewed for the new season.
  
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• AFC Bournemouth CEO apologises to steward let go after 50 years

  19-08-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tim Goodchild received a message telling him his contract would not be renewed for the new season.
  
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• Forest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfire

  18-08-2026 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say it could take up to two decades for the national park to fully recover from the fire.
  
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• PC who strangled nurse could be released next year

  18-08-2026 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former PC Timothy Brehmer strangled his lover after she threatened to expose their affair to his wife.
  
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• Parkrun suspended over 'worrying' overtaking issues

  18-08-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The parkrun event in Weymouth is not expected to return to the seaside town until September.
  
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• Specialist toilet reopens with security measures

  18-08-2026 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The specialist disabled toilet in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens had been closed due to vandalism.
  
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• Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season

  18-08-2026 07:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
  
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• Fireworks and torch events cancelled amid fire risk

  18-08-2026 06:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fireworks events have been cancelled across the South of England amid wildfire fears.
  
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• Fireworks event to go ahead despite nationwide alert

  15-08-2026 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weymouth Town Council says it is taking extra precautions around Monday's display.
  
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• Bournemouth to 'do better' after 'disgusting' email

  15-08-2026 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth vow to "do better" after changes to matchday staffing were handled in a manner which "did not reflect the standards we expect".
  
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• Crews tackle barn fire involving 2,000 hay bales

  15-08-2026 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The blaze in East Lulworth is thought to have been started deliberately, the fire service says.
  
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• A31 closure 'painful' for local businesses

  15-08-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The main route between Southampton and Bournemouth has been closed by a major fire since Sunday.
  
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• South weekly quiz: What were these people queuing for?

  15-08-2026 08:11 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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• Watch: Dorset firefighters criticise 'unacceptable' PPE

  14-08-2026 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters in Dorset have said it's "unacceptable" they have not got the lightweight personal protective equipment that the crews in Hampshire have been issued.
  
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• Scott sale could make millions for Bristol City

  14-08-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown says the club will benefit financially if AFC Bournemouth sell midfielder Alex Scott.
  
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• County farmers on alert over bluetongue

  14-08-2026 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The potentially fatal animal disease has spread throughout the south west in the hot dry weather.
  
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• Replacement sculpture unveiled on park trail

  14-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Reader figure was created with steel wire and sits on a park bench overlooking Lyme Regis.
  
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• Busy results day for call handlers as clearing begins

  14-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC South visits Bournemouth University's clearing call centre on A-level results day.
  
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• Major incident declared amid 'high number' of fires

  13-08-2026 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A major incident is declared by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service amid a high number of fires.
  
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