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via BBC Dorset20m agoEurope 'not big enough' for Cherries, says fan
The Cherries keep their 100% European record and one fan has already booked a hotel for the final.
The Cherries keep their 100% European record and one fan has already booked a hotel for the final.
via Bournemouth Echo25m agoNational Motor Museum announces staff changes as it prepares to leave Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum has announced proposed staffing changes and cancelled several events as it prepares to relocate its collection of 1.9 million motoring objects from the New Forest. The museum, based at Beaulieu, said it was facing significant financial pressures and was consulting employ…
The National Motor Museum has announced proposed staffing changes and cancelled several events as it prepares to relocate its collection of 1.9 million motoring objects from the New Forest. The museum, based at Beaulieu, said it was facing significant financial pressures and was consulting employ…
via Dorset Echo35m agoPolice and council object to all-night DJ event as pub landlady tries to calm fears
Hardy Hophouse in Weymouth faces Dorset Police and council objections to a December 19 late-night DJ event over noise, safety and CCTV concerns.
Hardy Hophouse in Weymouth faces Dorset Police and council objections to a December 19 late-night DJ event over noise, safety and CCTV concerns.
via Dorset Echo40m agoTwo men jailed for laundering more than £200,000 through criminal properties
Two men have been jailed following a detailed money laundering investigation by Dorset Police.
Two men have been jailed following a detailed money laundering investigation by Dorset Police.
via Dorset Echo1h agoBusinesses could face water non-essential water ban as drought continues
Businesses across Dorset could face restrictions on their water use as the region continues to battle drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record
Businesses across Dorset could face restrictions on their water use as the region continues to battle drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record
via Bournemouth Echo1h agoDog rescued and reunited with owner after falling down the 30m Barton-on-sea cliffs
Early this morning, our pagers sounded with reports of a dog that had escaped its owner and fallen down the cliffs at Barton-on-Sea.
Early this morning, our pagers sounded with reports of a dog that had escaped its owner and fallen down the cliffs at Barton-on-Sea.
via Dorset Echo1h agoMary Berry and Ed Davey among line-up as literary festival set to get underway
Bridport Literary Festival runs November 6 to November 14, 2026, featuring Mary Berry, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Ed Davey and new children’s day KidLit.
Bridport Literary Festival runs November 6 to November 14, 2026, featuring Mary Berry, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Ed Davey and new children’s day KidLit.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoMan taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight.
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoJames Norton is unrecognisable as Santa in M&S's star-studded Christmas advert
M&S has launched its 2026 Christmas advert starring James Norton as Santa, Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus and Katherine Jenkins singing Heaven Is a Place on Earth.
M&S has launched its 2026 Christmas advert starring James Norton as Santa, Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus and Katherine Jenkins singing Heaven Is a Place on Earth.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoPopular ITV show to return after 7 years away with 'glamorous' star set to host
Take Me Out is reportedly set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV.
Take Me Out is reportedly set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoRare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away
The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores.
The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoShoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and more risking £100 parking fines
Drivers are urged to check supermarket parking signs after a warning that some car parks charge for parking outside opening hours.
Drivers are urged to check supermarket parking signs after a warning that some car parks charge for parking outside opening hours.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoBBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans
A petition calling for the BBC licence fee not to be extended to subscribers of rival streaming services has received a Government response, amid growing questions over how the broadcaster will be funded in future.
A petition calling for the BBC licence fee not to be extended to subscribers of rival streaming services has received a Government response, amid growing questions over how the broadcaster will be funded in future.
via BBC Dorset2h ago'Hard yards' and a Prague summit
How hundreds of Bournemouth fans were able to enjoy a come-from-behind win at Sparta Prague, after ascending a steep hill to get there.
How hundreds of Bournemouth fans were able to enjoy a come-from-behind win at Sparta Prague, after ascending a steep hill to get there.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoFordingbridge’s creative community takes centre stage in new short film
The project brought together residents, performers, volunteers and businesses to showcase the breadth of creativity in the town.
The project brought together residents, performers, volunteers and businesses to showcase the breadth of creativity in the town.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoAI monitoring detects hidden sewage burst before it reached the surface
A burst sewage pipe was caught before dawn thanks to smart monitoring technology.
A burst sewage pipe was caught before dawn thanks to smart monitoring technology.
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoNew life-saving defibrillator installed outside New Forest pub
A new defibrillator has been installed outside a New Forest pub following a donation
A new defibrillator has been installed outside a New Forest pub following a donation
via Bournemouth Echo2h agoCouncillor hits out at plans to hand over New Forest public toilets
A councillor has criticised plans that could see public toilets handed over to town and parish councils. Cllr David Harrison has spoken out against proposals being considered by New Forest District Council, arguing public conveniences should remain the responsibility of the district authority rat…
A councillor has criticised plans that could see public toilets handed over to town and parish councils. Cllr David Harrison has spoken out against proposals being considered by New Forest District Council, arguing public conveniences should remain the responsibility of the district authority rat…
2 outlets2h agoFamilies launch memorial appeal for World War II Ghost Patrol
Families of the Long Range Desert Group are raising £150,000 for a permanent memorial following the death of the unit's last veteran.
Families of the Long Range Desert Group are raising £150,000 for a permanent memorial following the death of the unit's last veteran.
Families of men who served in the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), a Second World War special forces unit nicknamed 'Ghost Patrol' by Italian forces, are launching a £150,000 appeal for a permanent memorial. The appeal follows the death in August of Jack Mann, the last surviving veteran, aged 100. The LRDG was formed in Cairo in 1940 and operated behind enemy lines across North Africa and later the Mediterranean, gathering intelligence and conducting raids. Fifty-one LRDG men died during the war and at least 182 were captured.
via Bournemouth Echo3h agoManhunt for woman who launched unprovoked attack inside Post Office
Police hunt woman following attack in Bournemouth post office
Police hunt woman following attack in Bournemouth post office
via Bournemouth Echo3h agoFirefighters battle multiple heath fires across Poole area
Firefighters tackled three major heath fires across the Poole area on Wednesday night.
Firefighters tackled three major heath fires across the Poole area on Wednesday night.
Firefighters battled three significant heath fires across the Poole area on Wednesday. The largest blaze, at Canford Heath Nature Reserve, affected approximately seven hectares and was still being tackled on Thursday morning. At Ham Common, four fire engines and four specialist 4x4 vehicles fought the fire for almost five hours from 10.15pm, using beaters, hose reels and knapsack sprayers, with a drone assisting operations. The service said investigations were under way to establish the causes.
2 outlets3h agoDorset police commissioner warns against regional force mergers
Dorset's police commissioner has warned that merging England and Wales' 43 police forces into larger regional forces could weaken frontline services.
Dorset's police commissioner has warned that merging England and Wales' 43 police forces into larger regional forces could weaken frontline services.
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has warned that proposed mergers of England and Wales' 43 police forces into regional 'mega-forces' could divert resources from frontline policing and reduce services for Dorset communities. Mr Sidwick said larger forces do not necessarily perform better, arguing that leadership is the key factor in cutting crime. He is one of five Police and Crime Commissioners who publicly challenged the proposals, raising concerns about cost, disruption, impact on local accountability and financial implications of creating a National Police Service.
via Bournemouth Echo4h agoTeenager missing for 10 days may have travelled to Bournemouth
Thomas Symonds-Evans, aged 16, has been missing since 27 October and may have travelled to Bournemouth.
Thomas Symonds-Evans, aged 16, has been missing since 27 October and may have travelled to Bournemouth.
A nationwide search is underway for Thomas Symonds-Evans, a 16-year-old who has been missing since 27 October after last being seen in Wigston. Police believe he may have travelled to Bournemouth or the Chelmsford and London areas. He is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall with curly hair and braces.
2 outlets · 3 reports2h agoBT to shut down analogue landlines by January 2027
BT and Openreach are ending the Public Switched Telephone Network, with the shutdown completed by 31 January 2027.
BT and Openreach are ending the Public Switched Telephone Network, with the shutdown completed by 31 January 2027.
BT and Openreach are shutting down the Public Switched Telephone Network, the decades-old analogue landline service, by 31 January 2027. The analogue technology no longer meets connectivity standards. Customers can switch to BT's new Digital Voice service or another provider, keeping their phone numbers if they plug landlines into a broadband router. Over 99% of home phones are compatible with the new service.
via BBC Dorset5h agoWorms creator reflects on 70 million copies sold
Computer game Worms, created by Andy Davidson, has sold 70 million copies across all formats and versions.
Computer game Worms, created by Andy Davidson, has sold 70 million copies across all formats and versions.
Computer game Worms, created by Andy Davidson, has sold 70 million copies across all formats and versions. Davidson was 22 when the turn-based artillery game first went on sale and started programming an early version on a calculator during his A-levels at Bournemouth School. Davidson chose worms for the game because they had not appeared in games before and allowed for character animation.
via BBC Dorset6h agoInternational pupils left in limbo after Dorset school closure
More than 20 international students were left scrambling for alternatives after Leweston School in Dorset closed suddenly.
More than 20 international students were left scrambling for alternatives after Leweston School in Dorset closed suddenly.
Leweston School, an independent boarding school in Dorset, closed without warning and left more than 20 international students in difficulty. According to Holly Quick, the former director of international students, some were forced to return home or left with unclear visa status. One Year 11 student from China returned home unable to find another school with suitable English support, meaning he cannot sit his GCSEs.
via Dorset Echo6h agoWaitrose to get new signage at Poundbury site
Waitrose in Poundbury is seeking planning permission to replace its signs.
Waitrose in Poundbury is seeking planning permission to replace its signs.
Waitrose at Poundbury in Dorchester is applying to replace its internally illuminated signs and window vinyl. The application also covers two internally illuminated projecting signs. The proposal is among six planning applications submitted for the Dorchester area.
via Bournemouth Echo6h agoFive Dorset autumn walks highlighted for seasonal colours
AllTrails has selected five Dorset walks noted for their autumn colours, including routes near Wimborne, Sherborne and Minterne Magna.
AllTrails has selected five Dorset walks noted for their autumn colours, including routes near Wimborne, Sherborne and Minterne Magna.
AllTrails has highlighted five Dorset walks as particularly picturesque during autumn after analysing photographs and reviews from UK users. The routes include a 7.2km circular walk from Wimborne following the River Stour through woodland, a 10km route near Sherborne exploring rolling countryside and woodlands, and an 8.7km walk covering chalk downland near Minterne Magna.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoMuch-loved Boscombe play area reopens to the public after month-long upgrades
Churchill Gardens in Boscombe reopens with new play equipment and surfacing as part of BCP Council’s £4.6m Plan for Play project.
Churchill Gardens in Boscombe reopens with new play equipment and surfacing as part of BCP Council’s £4.6m Plan for Play project.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoRise in jobs, investment, and growth reported at Dorset’s only enterprise zone
Dorset Innovation Park adds 125 full-time jobs and £500,000 in efficiencies, as plans progress for a defence skills centre and £20m autonomy project.
Dorset Innovation Park adds 125 full-time jobs and £500,000 in efficiencies, as plans progress for a defence skills centre and £20m autonomy project.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoNew Forest school launches new programme to help girls’ confidence and wellbeing
Ballard School in New Milton launches H.E.R programme to boost teenage girls’ wellbeing, confidence and resilience through nutrition, body image and PE.
Ballard School in New Milton launches H.E.R programme to boost teenage girls’ wellbeing, confidence and resilience through nutrition, body image and PE.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoStrictly star to make musical theatre debut in Chicago at Bournemouth Pavilion
Strictly star Lauren Oakley makes her musical theatre debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago at Bournemouth Pavilion, with Adam Garcia and Mica Paris, April 6-10, 2027.
Strictly star Lauren Oakley makes her musical theatre debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago at Bournemouth Pavilion, with Adam Garcia and Mica Paris, April 6-10, 2027.
via Dorset Echo7h agoWoman killed after being dragged beneath fairground ride in 1923
A woman died after being dragged beneath a moving fairground ride at Portland Fair in 1923.
A woman died after being dragged beneath a moving fairground ride at Portland Fair in 1923.
Mrs Sarah Ingle, 50, of Portland, Dorset, died after being dragged beneath a moving electric switchback ride at Portland Fair in 1923. An inquest heard she suffered fatal injuries when apparently stepping forward to help a child onto the ride. The Dorset Echo reports that the ride's cars travelled in a circle at pace with only six inches between them and the platform.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoAward-winning father and son music duo to perform at Dorset venue next year
Ben and Tom Waters perform boogie-woogie, blues, jazz and rock and roll at Lighthouse Poole in Dorset on February 25, 2027, with James Larter.
Ben and Tom Waters perform boogie-woogie, blues, jazz and rock and roll at Lighthouse Poole in Dorset on February 25, 2027, with James Larter.
via Dorset Echo7h agoDorset coast to feature in new series of Steam Train Diaries
The Dorset coast will feature in the second series of Steam Train Diaries, which begins on More4 on Thursday, November 12.
The Dorset coast will feature in the second series of Steam Train Diaries, which begins on More4 on Thursday, November 12.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoBournemouth named the UK place least likely to wake up to snow on Christmas day
New analysis finds Bournemouth and Truro are the UK’s least likely places for a white Christmas, with no snow on the ground at 9am since 1979.
New analysis finds Bournemouth and Truro are the UK’s least likely places for a white Christmas, with no snow on the ground at 9am since 1979.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoOakhaven Hospice Santa Dash returning to Lymington to fund Christmas Day care
Oakhaven Hospice’s annual 2026 Santa Dash returns to Lymington on December 6, raising funds for hospice care across the New Forest, Totton and Waterside.
Oakhaven Hospice’s annual 2026 Santa Dash returns to Lymington on December 6, raising funds for hospice care across the New Forest, Totton and Waterside.
via Bournemouth Echo7h agoParking to be temporarily suspended on Poole road later this month for SSE works
Parking, waiting and loading will be suspended on North Road, Poole, from November 30 to December 5 for SSE utility works under a BCP Council order.
Parking, waiting and loading will be suspended on North Road, Poole, from November 30 to December 5 for SSE utility works under a BCP Council order.
2 outlets7h agoNew films released in Dorset cinemas this weekend
Several new films are showing in cinemas across Dorset this weekend, including Wild Horse Nine and Godzilla Minus Zero.
Several new films are showing in cinemas across Dorset this weekend, including Wild Horse Nine and Godzilla Minus Zero.
This weekend sees the release of Wild Horse Nine, a black-comedy spy-action thriller starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, alongside Godzilla Minus Zero, a Japanese epic kaiju film, and other new releases in cinemas across Dorset. Additional films include I Play Rocky, a biopic drama about the production of Rocky, and Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, an Indian Hindi-language epic mythological film. At Odeon venues, screenings include a charity showing of Pixar's Inside Out at Bournemouth on Saturday, November 7, in support of MIND and SAMH, and a 50th anniversary re-release of Rocky on Sunday, November 8. The Plaza Cinema in Dorchester will show the new British romantic drama Onwards and Sideways, and will host a sensory screening of Forgotten Island on Sunday with adjustments for a more relaxed experience.
2 outlets7h agoDorset set for cloudy spells, sun and rain this weekend
The Met Office forecasts sunny intervals and rain across Dorset from Friday to Monday, with strengthening winds.
The Met Office forecasts sunny intervals and rain across Dorset from Friday to Monday, with strengthening winds.
The Met Office has forecast a mix of cloudy and sunny weather across Dorset this weekend. Friday will bring light showers with temperatures reaching 11–12°C and gusts up to 24mph. Saturday and Sunday will see sunny intervals and similar temperatures, with gusts rising to 20–25mph on Sunday.