Bournemouth news

• Why Poole Park's lagoon is looking empty

  30-04-2025 16:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS may have spotted Poole Park’s lagoon looking empty this week.
  
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• Drink driver called herself 'amazing driver' after crashing into footballer on M27

  23-01-2026 16:28 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A woman has been jailed after a footballer lost his leg in a serious crash on the M27
  
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• Independent Hampshire businesses thriving across SWR network

  23-01-2026 16:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Independent businesses are booming at South Western Railway stations in Hampshire.
  
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• Tavernier "out for some time" as Iraola gives team news update

  23-01-2026 14:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Marcus Tavernier does not have a big hamstring injury – but the Cherries will have to see how it evolves as he is set for some time on the sidelines, Andoni Iraola said.
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

  23-01-2026 14:55 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 
  
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• Toth insight, Tavernier update, team news and Liverpool: Every word

  23-01-2026 14:47 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola gave a team news update, looked ahead to Liverpool and provided some insight into new signing Alex Toth as he previewed the visit of the Reds on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Man caught plotting to smuggle Albanian migrants to UK to pay gambling debts

  23-01-2026 13:15 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN was caught trying to smuggle Albanian men into the UK to pay off his gambling debts, a court has heard.
  
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• Car linked to antisocial behaviour and drugs stopped by 'stinger device'

  23-01-2026 13:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A VEHICLE linked to antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity failed to stop for police before being brought to a halt in Boscombe on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks to the media to preview Liverpool visit: As it happened

  23-01-2026 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola speaks to the media to preview the visit of Liverpool on Saturday.
  
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• MP says social media hack led to photo of ‘half naked’ man being reposted

  23-01-2026 12:58 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An MP has said a social media hack led to a photograph of a topless man being reposted by his account.
  
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• Full list of fire stations at risk of closure confirmed as service looks to cut costs

  23-01-2026 12:51 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  FOUR fire stations in Dorset are now under threat of closure, the fire service confirmed.
  
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• Prolific distraction thief who stole from Christchurch jewellers banned from shops

  23-01-2026 12:33 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A prolific distraction thief who stole a £5,750 diamond ring from under the nose of an unsuspecting Christchurch jeweller has been banned from nearly every shop in England and Wales for a year.
  
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• Beach house cafe temporary structures allowed to 2027

  23-01-2026 11:24 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Beach House Café can continue operating from temporary containers with permission extended to the end of 2027.
  
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• Poole's Bowes faces race against time to be fit for UK season with Pirates

  23-01-2026 11:12 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Poole newcomer Fraser Bowes faces a race against time to be fit for the new UK season after an unfortunate run of incidents in Australia.
  
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• Police seize vehicle after hare coursers crash at farm

  23-01-2026 11:09 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Police Rural Crime Team and Hampshire Police have joined forces to tackle a spike in hare coursing and poaching activity across the county.
  
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• Benches outside beach house cafe approved

  23-01-2026 09:37 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Eight picnic benches beside the Beach House Café in Mudeford has now been officially approved.
  
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• Best birdwatching spots in the New Forest revealed

  23-01-2026 09:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Some of the best birdwatching spots in the New Forest have been revealed.
  
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• New Forest housing development set to launch sales

  23-01-2026 09:04 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wyatt Homes is set to launch sales for its Wilberforce Green development.
  
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• "Final push" in campaign to buy land surrounding Dorset landmark

  23-01-2026 09:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A campaign to fund the £330k purchase of land around a Dorset landmark is in its “final push”
  
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• Antiques Roadshow experts to visit Dorset next week

  23-01-2026 09:02 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A special event featuring Antiques Roadshow experts is heading to Dorset next week
  
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• Top performing Dorset secondary schools revealed

  23-01-2026 09:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The top performing secondary schools in Dorset for 2025 have been revealed.
  
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• Water company warns against unauthorised use of hydrants

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The company has said that unauthorised standpipes could allow dirty water to enter the main supply because the equipment may not be properly cleaned.
  
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• Two centenarian friends celebrate 201 years of memories at special joint party

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Each enjoyed a personalised cake - lemon drizzle for Kay and Victoria sponge with strawberries and cream for Beryl.
  
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• Shaftesbury veteran shares memories of 'shameful' war episode

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Former Royal Marine Captain Stephen Weall, who grew up in Shaftesbury, served during the Aden Emergency
  
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• New £2m investment could cut energy bills in Dorset

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Council's cabinet will consider on January 29 whether to approve £1.3 million for accelerating streetlight upgrades and £700,000.
  
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• Nearly 2,000 Christmas trees collected for hospice fundraiser

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Julia’s House raised £24,730 through its annual Christmas tree recycling scheme, with supporters booking collections of 1,800 trees
  
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• Forming gambling addict who lost everything finds new purpose by helping others

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  James Cooper began gambling at age 17 and quickly fell into addiction throughout his 20s.
  
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• Dorset MP warns against 'appeasement' towards Donald Trump

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Vikki Slade MP criticises UK government for appeasing Donald Trump, warning it risks British values, global security and UN efforts in Gaza.
  
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• Bournemouth 7s festival announces dance as ninth official sport

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Bournemouth 7s festival has announced dance as its ninth official sport.
  
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• Big names and beach vibes announced for Camp Bestival this summer

  23-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Camp Bestival has revealed its headline acts for 2026.
  
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