Bournemouth news

• Two Dorset pubs asking to keep changes they've made

  28-10-2024 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  TWO Purbeck pubs are asking to retain changes they have already made to their premises.
  
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• LIVE: Area cordoned off after suspected ordnance discovered in river

  19-02-2026 13:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene in Wimborne after a suspected ordnance has been discovered.
  
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• LIVE: BCP launches bid for UK town of culture 2028

  19-02-2026 12:41 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  BCP council have announced that they have put forward 'exciting first stage proposal' for the inaugural UK Town of culture 2028 competition.
  
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• Cherries to face Bedford at Dean Court in what could be key game for promotion charge

  19-02-2026 12:40 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries will return to the Vitality Stadium to face Real Bedford for their final home game of the season in April.
  
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• 'It is the thread that links us' - Three towns launch joint bid for Town of Culture

  19-02-2026 12:17 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has officially launched its bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 – a title that could bring £3 million to the area to fund a year-long programme of cultural events if successful.
  
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• Manchester United to provide free coach travel for Friday night trip to Cherries

  19-02-2026 12:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Manchester United will provide free return coach transport for their fans travelling down to the Vitality Stadium for their game against the Cherries next month.
  
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• Who is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? Former Prince arrested on misconduct allegation

  19-02-2026 11:53 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody.
  
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• 'Failing and dangerous' roof at listed Boscombe Pier needs repairs

  19-02-2026 11:53 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Structural repair works are needed at Boscombe Pier to replace the ‘failing and dangerous’ concrete roof.
  
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• Tavernier back in training ahead of Cherries' trip to West Ham

  19-02-2026 11:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Marcus Tavernier has made a return to Cherries training as he continues his recovery from injury.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested by police

  19-02-2026 11:15 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to the BBC.
  
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• Cherries fall to first league defeat in more than 1,000 days at hands of Oxford

  19-02-2026 10:25 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries fell to their first league defeat in more than 1,000 days when they were beaten 1-0 by Oxford United last night.
  
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• 18 year old dead and two others in hospital after fatal crash

  19-02-2026 08:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  AN 18-YEAR-old has died following a crash near Wareham last night.
  
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• Former Chinese restaurant on New Forest high street on sale for over £1 million

  19-02-2026 08:39 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A former Chinese restaurant is up for sale for just over £1 million on Lyndhurst High Street in the New Forest.
  
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• New Forest group raises £2,200 for RNLI after protest

  19-02-2026 08:37 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A New Forest group has raised more than £2,200 for the RNLI.
  
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• LIVE: Multiple roads closed due to flooding as heavy rain continues

  19-02-2026 08:27 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Further heavy rain across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole overnight has seen road closures due to flooding - live updates here
  
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• Women’s and Girls’ football takes centre stage as Dorset tournament returns

  19-02-2026 06:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The DFL Women & Girls Tournament returns to Dorset County Ground, Poole, on 28 June 2026 with an expanded format and new U18 girls’ category.
  
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• Volunteers who started restoration work at Swanage station in 1976 reunite

  19-02-2026 06:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Swanage Railway marks 50 years of restoration at Corfe Castle station, celebrating original volunteers’ efforts in reviving the heritage Dorset train line.
  
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• Woman takes on leadership role at life-changing South of England dog charity

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs appoints Sarah Phillips as interim COO to lead specialist assistance dog training in south England.
  
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• Wessex U15s volleyball team secure Super 6's spot with dominating display

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wessex U15 boys volleyball team qualify for Super 6’s after unbeaten run at National Volleyball Cup in Weymouth.
  
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• Visible Women: Lucy Sewill presents powerful portrait series at Dorset Museum

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Visible Women, a Lucy Sewill portrait exhibition at Dorset Museum, spotlights gender inequality and ageism in British acting, 7 March–28 April 2026.
  
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• Three-sy doesn’t do it for small-parcel exporters from Dorset to EU

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset exporters urged to prepare for new EU €3 duty on parcels under €150 from July 2026. Azets warns of rising costs, compliance and operational impact.
  
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• The tiny Dorset village home to the county's best-performing primary school

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The village of Bishop's Caundle, which is close to Sherborne, is home to Dorset's best-performing primary school
  
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• Storm-damaged tree on recreation ground is taken down

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A town council has removed a storm-damaged tree at the Recreation Ground after determining it could no longer be safely retained.
  
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• South coast lawyers inundated with business instructions ahead of tax change

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  UK business owners rush to complete sales as Ellis Jones Solicitors reports increased demand ahead of April 2026 Capital Gains Tax and BADR rate rises.
  
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• Sergeant who continued to inspire despite health struggles receives police award

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Sgt Karen Brown of Bournemouth South named Sergeant of the Year at the 2026 Dorset Police Federation Awards for dedication after surgery and team leadership.
  
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• Residents left in uproar as BCP Council allegedly issues fines for uncollected bins

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Residents of a Bournemouth street are in uproar as they claim BCP Council is dishing out fines for rubbish it has failed to collect.
  
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• New seafood restaurant making waves with huge local praise and glowing reviews

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A new Seafood inspired restaurant is making waves with glowing reviews.
  
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• New research reveals why parents avoid museums and galleries with children

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Clarendon Fine Art study finds UK parents avoid museums and galleries over fears they're "too adult orientated" and worry children won't be welcome.
  
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• New Forest District Council considers a balanced budget for 2026/2027

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  New Forest District Council proposes a balanced £80m 2026-27 budget, focusing on essential services, financial stability, and sustainable local funding.
  
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• New choral work will take centre stage at concert hall in Poole this March

  19-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Lighthouse Poole hosts the premiere of Richard Blackford’s The Black Lake, performed by Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Salomon Orchestra, and Felix Kemp.
  
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