Bournemouth news

• Trains delays expected until late afternoon after fault on train

  09-12-2025 11:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Rail services have been cancelled between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving within 15 minutes of patrolling

  11-12-2025 17:08 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Roads policing officers were joined by special constables on Friday evening to carry out intelligence-led targeted patrols in the BCP area to identify anyone driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.
  
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• Beach House Cafe wants to change noise condition in plans

  11-12-2025 16:43 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Beach House Café in Mudeford has submitted a variation application to change the noise management condition on one of the approved plans for a permanent café building which is about to expiry.
  
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• Police respond to 'aggressive' woman at train station

  11-12-2025 16:38 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN was "aggressive" to Bournemouth Train Station staff and tried to force her way through the barriers on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• 937 new council houses planned for BCP by 2035

  11-12-2025 16:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans for more than 900 new social housing properties to be built across BCP by 2034/35 as part of a strategic framework to maintain, improve and expand the council’s housing.
  
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• PICTURES: Police and forensics investigate Broadstone murder

  11-12-2025 15:25 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Police and forensics teams are continuing to investigate the reported murder of an elderly woman in Broadstone.
  
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• Suspected shoplifters arrested in 'busy' operation

  11-12-2025 14:37 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Two suspected shoplifters were arrested in Ferndown town centre this week as neighbourhood officers tackled crime during a series of busy shifts.
  
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• BCP Council now controls land at Upton Park Farm after lease surrender approved

  11-12-2025 14:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP Council now has control of the land at Upton Park Farm after agreeing to the surrender of the lease at a full council meeting.
  
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• Dog suspected stolen found safe and well

  11-12-2025 14:19 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A dog which was suspected stolen has been located.
  
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• £1.4million funding to help stabilise cliffs approved at full council

  11-12-2025 14:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Cliffs from Hamworthy to Highcliffe will have improved safety and maintenance after £1.4million funding was approved by the council.
  
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• Man charged after meat stolen from service station

  11-12-2025 13:26 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A 27-year-old man has been charged with shoplifting and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order following a reported theft in Ringwood.
  
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• 19-year-old man charged with theft from vehicle

  11-12-2025 13:21 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been charged following a reported theft from a vehicle in Ringwood.
  
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• Man with crossbow 'threatened' woman in car after almost crashing into her

  11-12-2025 13:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man "threatened" a woman with a crossbow on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly nearly crashed in her car.
  
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• Life expectancy drops for BCP residents

  11-12-2025 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The average life expectancy for men and woman from birth over a three year period has fallen for BCP residents, says government data.
  
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• Three arrested - including 16 year old boy on suspicion of murder and burglary

  11-12-2025 12:51 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was found dead last week in her home in Broadstone.
  
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• Man arrested after police 'broke down door' in early-morning raid

  11-12-2025 12:30 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs and possessing an offensive weapon.
  
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• Council's £8million bus funding 'nothing to celebrate'

  11-12-2025 11:04 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Councillors say the reality of funding secured for bus service improvements in BCP is ‘nothing to celebrate’ and residents will feel let down with funding being moved elsewhere.
  
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• LIVE: Murder probe after woman's 'unexplained' death

  11-12-2025 10:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A police presence is continuing in Broadstone days after the 'unexplained' death of a woman aged in her 80s
  
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• LIVE: Cordon and police presence days after woman's 'unexplained' death

  11-12-2025 10:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A police presence is continuing in Broadstone days after the 'unexplained' death of a woman aged in her 80s
  
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• Bournemouth girl, 11, 'shocked' to be youngest MBE in UK

  11-12-2025 10:23 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old girl who is the youngest person ever to be made an MBE said she was left “speechless” when she found out she was being honoured.
  
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• Driver arrested after fleeing scene of crash in Poole

  11-12-2025 09:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A driver arrested on suspicion of a driving offence after single vehicle collision in Poole.
  
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• Unexpected power outage leaves homes without electricity this morning

  11-12-2025 09:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An unexpected power outage left a number of homes without electricity early this morning.
  
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• The social media mistake that can invalidate your home insurance this Christmas

  11-12-2025 08:50 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Admiral Insurance is advising holidaymakers to think twice before posting real-time updates online
  
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• £12m boost for buses 'falls short of what’s needed' as Dorset demands fair share

  11-12-2025 08:37 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MULTI-million pound boost for local bus services 'falls short' of delivering real change for rural communities, it is said
  
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• Police and fire service attend incident closing road in Poole

  11-12-2025 08:12 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Road closed after Incident on Adastral Road, Poole this morning.
  
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• Speed cameras costing more than £1million to be installed

  11-12-2025 08:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Average speed cameras will be installed on the A30 Sherborne to Yeovil dual carriageway at a cost of more than £1million.
  
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• Warning issued to Dorset businesses over non-compliance

  11-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Fair Work Agency's remit covers statutory sick pay, statutory holiday entitlement, and agency worker protections among other areas.
  
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• Victims of rape and assault to be asked to complete survey

  11-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  He added that the survey is open to anyone who has reported such crimes and aims to boost victim confidence in the system.
  
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• Vets warning of dangerous Christmas foods for dogs

  11-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Maddie Plugaru, practice director at Stokewood Vets, said: "Dogs are opportunists when it comes to food.
  
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• Two women left with facial injuries after bar 'assault'

  11-12-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A pair of women suffered facial injuries to when two men "assaulted" them two months ago in a bar near the Triangle.
  
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