Bournemouth news

• What does it take to run a small record label?

  01-03-2025 08:26 via bbc.com
  
  Burton Chapel Records co-founder Isra Rodriguez says the industry is shifting towards smaller labels.
  
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• "This is the slow managed decline of our bus service"

  12-02-2026 18:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Full council approves continuing to protect 1.3million bus journeys to improve public transport network across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
  
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• BCP Council's budget for the next year has been a “mammoth task”

  12-02-2026 17:49 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Setting BCP Council’s budget for the next year has been a “mammoth task” and a “story of many parts”.
  
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• Missing man named after 12 arrested in murder probe

  12-02-2026 17:13 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MISSING man at the centre of a murder investigation has been named after a Bournemouth man was one of 12 people to be arrested in connection with his death.
  
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• 'Completely unacceptable' - Man fined £1.5k for dumping rubbish in bridleway

  12-02-2026 15:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Carl Hamblett‑Smith from Bournemouth has been ordered to pay nearly £1,500after fly-tipping in Basingstoke.
  
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• Headteacher badly injured by violent pupil 'after warnings ignored'

  12-02-2026 14:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A former headteacher who was attacked by a pupil and suffered life-changing injuries has claimed that vital safety warnings were ignored
  
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• Parking charges to rise in BCP Council-owned car parks

  12-02-2026 14:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Car parking charges in council-owned sites will increase by an average of 4 per cent in March.
  
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• Stalwart Smith signs Cherries extension to keep right back at the club next season

  12-02-2026 14:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  ADAM Smith has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Cherries for next season.
  
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• Stalwart Smith 'delighted' to sign Cherries contract extension to 2027

  12-02-2026 14:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Adam Smith has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Cherries for next season.
  
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• Children battling illness help lead £350k fundraising for hospital’s new ward

  12-02-2026 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  CHILDREN and their families battling serious illness are backing a hospital’s efforts to fundraise £350,000 for the children’s ward.
  
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• Person posing risk to young teens arrested after 'high-priority' police task

  12-02-2026 12:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A person who posed a significant risk to young teens has been arrested after a “high priority target.”
  
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• Born between 2002 and 2011? You could be owed £2242 from HMRC. Here's how to claim

  12-02-2026 11:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.
  
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• UK's biggest bird of prey spotted soaring over the New Forest

  12-02-2026 10:52 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The UK's biggest bird of prey has been spotted soaring over the New Forest.
  
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• Parents hit by hidden free childcare term date rule before half term

  12-02-2026 10:51 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Parents expecting free childcare this February half term could face hundreds in extra fees. One mum reveals how a three month gap cost her thousands.
  
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• Harry Redknapp ‘could do the job’ but accepts Tottenham call unlikely to come

  12-02-2026 10:43 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Harry Redknapp would welcome a return to Tottenham but doubts the call will come – and he knows whoever takes over as manager from Thomas Frank faces a tough job to turn the club around.
  
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• Controversial Tesco store plan approved despite claims it will ‘ruin’ village

  12-02-2026 10:36 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Controversial plans for a new Tesco store in a seaside village which were flooded with hundreds of objections have been given the go ahead.
  
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• Horror as fire tears through family home with five taken to hospital

  12-02-2026 10:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A grandfather has spoken of the “horror film” moment he tried to reach his trapped grandchildren in a blazing bedroom and of the “incredible” response from emergency services and the local community as his family begins to rebuild their lives
  
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• 'Incredible pedigree' - Jimenez's permanent move to Cherries confirmed

  12-02-2026 10:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Alex Jimenez’s permanent move to the Cherries has been confirmed after the obligation to buy clause in his loan move from AC Milan was triggered.
  
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• Youth marching band 'delighted and honoured' to star with international popstar

  12-02-2026 07:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth Youth Marching Band stars in Mika’s new Excuses for Love music video, filmed in Kent. Dorset youth charity to join Mika at French Music Awards.
  
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• Bournemouth University calls for Government to act faster on autism diagnosis

  12-02-2026 07:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth University study urges Government action for faster autism diagnosis and tailored mental health support to reduce suicide risk in autistic people.
  
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• Man takes on 2,000 burpee challenge to break stigma around mental health

  12-02-2026 06:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A man is planning to complete 2,000 burpees in the town centre to raise money for a mental health charity and encourage others to speak out.
  
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• Young prodigy qualifies for two junior world golf championships in USA and Spain

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Broadstone’s Luc Taylor, age 12, wins US Kids New Zealand Golf Championship and qualifies for world junior golf events in Pinehurst and Malaga.
  
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• Yes bring their UK Fragile Tour 2026 to Bournemouth Pavillion this April

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Yes announce 2026 UK Fragile tour, performing the classic 1971 album in full. Steve Howe leads iconic prog rock band with Roger Dean art exhibition.
  
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• Well-known British artist honoured with exhibition in Dorset

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Discover Lucian Freud’s etchings at Poole Museum from 14 Feb 2026. Free V&A touring exhibition explores Freud’s printmaking and Dorset connections.
  
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• Vehicle showcase returns for an exciting 2026 for car enthusiasts

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Beaulieu’s 2026 Simply Rallies calendar features new Drive-It Day, classic car shows, and themed rallies for VW, Porsche, Ford, French, Audi, and BMW.
  
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• Unique feature show coming to Dorset cinemas from British comedian James Acaster

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  James Acaster’s new stand-up experience, "Cinemagoers Welcome", hits 400+ UK cinemas from 6 March. Book tickets for this unique British comedy event now.
  
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• This Valentine’s Day, find your paw-fect match with Channel 4’s The Dog House

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated The Dog House seeks UK dog lovers considering adopting a rescue dog. Apply now to star and help rescue dogs find loving homes.
  
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• Study reveals ancient hunter-gatherers adopted farming from migrant women

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Ancient DNA reveals hunter-gatherers in north-western Europe, including the Netherlands and Belgium, adopted farming slowly, influenced by female migrants.
  
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• Poole storage facility run by family-owned business plans to expand by a third

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Store & Secure in Hamworthy, Poole, invests £500,000 to expand self-storage facility, adding hundreds of new units to meet rising demand from local businesses.
  
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• NHS Dorset brings maternity and children’s health advice together for families

  12-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Healthier Together website in Dorset offers trusted NHS maternity advice, pregnancy support, and child health guidance for parents and carers.
  
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