Bournemouth news

• Two thieves arrested over multiple shopliftings

  16-01-2026 16:40 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A pair of "persistent criminals" were arrested in the last week in Fordingbridge.
  
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• Fire breaks out at Greggs bakery

  18-01-2026 10:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A fire broke out at a Greggs bakery on Saturday night.
  
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• Cherries interested in Lazio keeper Mandas

  18-01-2026 10:42 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries are interested in bringing Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas to the club, the Daily Echo understands.
  
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• What this Hollywood actor said about this Dorset town

  18-01-2026 10:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Here’s what this Hollywood actor thought of this town in Dorset
  
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• The 'social' spider with 'extremely' long legs you'll find in your home all year

  18-01-2026 10:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Learn more about one of the UK's most common spiders, the daddy long-legs (cellar spider), that you'll find in your home all year round.
  
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• Police crackdown on speeding in the New Forest as animal accidents soar

  18-01-2026 09:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  New Forest police have launched Operation Mountie, to tackle speeding and rising animal accidents.
  
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• What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how to apply as Martin Lewis says 'do it now'

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has been telling viewers why Lasting Power of Attorney is the most important thing they need to sort in their finances.
  
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• Valentine's event coming to Go Ape Moors Valley

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Forget flowers and chocolates this Valentine’s Day.
  
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• The 'wonderful' Dorset hidden gem cafe located in 'beautiful rural' surroundings

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cowshed in Lytchett Minster near Poole has been praised as a Dorset hidden gem cafe by some visitors
  
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• The rare Royal Mint coin that could be worth up to £500 as 9 rarest £2 coins revealed

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation
  
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• Diverse Abilities holding earring workshop next month

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, is hosting a polymer clay earring workshop.
  
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• Can you beat the odds? Take this pub quiz and show off your knowledge

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
  
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• Adrenaline-packed film festival to return to Dorset venues

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An adrenaline-packed film festival returns to Dorset this year.
  
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• 5 'beautiful' and 'varied' walks in Dorset that will help you reach 10,000 steps

  18-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A number of Dorset walks in Bournemouth, Ringwood and Winterborne Stickland are able to get people to 10,000 steps
  
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• "They are doing a great job": Iraola praises Cherries side and fellow boss Bleazard

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola praised fellow Cherries head coach Helen Bleazard for her work and wished the team well for their game against WSL Manchester City in the FA Cup – and admitted his daughter had been asking him to go.
  
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• Owners of properties near public highways urged to maintain to save lives

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Property owners are being urged to check and maintain their buildings to prevent putting lives at risk.
  
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• New HMO in Bournemouth to be approved

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A HMO in Bournemouth is set to be approved despite 50 objections from residents.
  
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• Free health and wellbeing event returning to Bournemouth in 2026

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Successful health and wellbeing event announced to return to in 2026 enabling residents to live a healthier, happier and more connected life.
  
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• Family-run hair salon rated top three in Bournemouth

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Blades Hair Design, a salon located on Wimborne Road in Winton, is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week.
  
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• Day nursery set to open in former quaker meeting house

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A brand new day nursery is set to open its doors in a former quakers meeting house in Bournemouth.
  
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• Christchurch restaurant celebrates anniversary with special menus

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Jetty at Harbour Hotel Christchurch is marking 15 years with special anniversary menus.
  
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• Cherries ready for whatever Manchester City throw at them: Bleazard

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries are ready for whatever side Manchester City throw at them on Sunday, with Helen Bleazard’s side prepared to face the strongest XI that the WSL team can play.
  
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• Chartered account firm reopens 'modern' Bournemouth office

  18-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A charted account firm has reopened in Bournemouth
  
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• In The Dock: Man overclaimed work hours and spent more than £3k on credit card

  17-01-2026 12:33 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• New Forest store and post office to close for good with redundancies possible

  17-01-2026 10:33 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Co-operative Food Lyndhurst convenience store and post office will close permanently next week.
  
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• Cherries agree deal for 20-year-old midfielder Toth

  17-01-2026 10:20 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries have agreed a deal with Ferencváros to sign 20-year-old midfielder Alex Toth for €12 million plus add-ons, according to reports.
  
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• The founding father of computer science who was educated in Dorset

  17-01-2026 09:54 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A war hero with a tragic tale had humble beginnings as a pupil of a school in north Dorset
  
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• Council tax to rise in Dorset - as 'record' £482 million to be spent running services

  17-01-2026 09:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS face paying more in council tax after Dorset Council said it would be increasing its share of the bill.
  
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• High street favourite to close after 13 years this weekend

  17-01-2026 09:43 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A popular discount shop is set to close this weekend after 13 years on Dorchester’s high street
  
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• Two of Britain’s most distinctive songwriters announced for Dorset venue

  17-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Two of Britain’s most distinctive songwriters have been announced for Lighthouse.
  
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