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The government’s report on the governance of the BCP Council will be published
A REPORT on the review of the governance and financial arrangements of the BCP Council will be made available to the public.
The government provided confirmation to Christchurch MP Sir Christopher Chope.…
Amazon warehouse in Poole criticized for ‘bright lights’
Poole RESIDENTS are increasingly agitated by the bright lights that shine every night in Amazon's new warehouse.
Residents of homes and flats across Holes Bay in Hamworthy have complained about the bright white…
Gold ring found in Dorset by metal detector sells for £38,000
A medieval gold and diamond wedding ring found in Dorset by a metal detective that may have been lost by a 14th-century noblewoman while playing croquet has sold for £38,000.
The ring is thought to have been a gift…
Police investigate bus shelter vandalism in Christchurch
Two bus shelters in Somerford Road and Bridge Street were destroyed by vandals and left with glass strewn across the pavement.
The damage would have occurred on the evening of Thursday, November 24.…
Ukraine Relief will organize a fundraising gala for Christmas
A BOURNEMOUTH charity is about to celebrate months of hard work with a special Christmas event.
Ukraine Relief is preparing to hold its own gala at the Carrington House Hotel in December.
The event will…
Airbnb reveals top hot destinations in South Africa as international travel returns
As summer approaches, Airbnb today reveals data showing that international travel to South Africa is back, with nights booked on the platform in the first three quarters more than doubling from the same period last year. Bela-Bela in…
Lufthansa puts diversity front and center in its World Cup advertising campaign
A screenshot of Lufthansa's The Great Swap ad promoting diversity and inclusion. The German airline Lufthansa recently launched an advertising campaign around the Football World Cup. As part of this initiative, the airline has published a…
Family ‘devastated’ after £3,000 bike stolen near Weymouth
A family have been 'devastated' after 'brazen' thieves stole a bike from a carport outside their home.
Three people were filmed by security camera approaching their property and lighting a torch apparently looking…
In The Dock: Six people who appeared in Poole Magistrates Court
BOURNEMOUTH
RASHID JBILOU, 46, of Tooting Beck Road, London, admits stealing a mobile phone, bank card, house key and £10 belonging to a man in Bournemouth on January 13. Community order issued, whereby the…
More Llandudno goats have not been moved to Bournemouth, council says
CONWY County Borough Council (CCBC) has quashed residents' claims that more Kashmir goats in Llandudno have been relocated to Bournemouth.
Members of the 'You know you're from Llandudno if you…' Facebook group…
Airbnb’s Irish unit returns to profit as revenues surge by $1 billion – The Irish Times
Last year, Airbnb's main Irish arm slid back into the black posting pre-tax profits of $121.49 million (€116.85 million).Airbnb Ireland Unlimited Company, based in Dublin, operates the Airbnb Online Marketplace for Airbnb outside the United…
Photos as the Christmas lights come on on Byron Road in New Milton
MORE than 100 people were dazzled by the return of a legendary Christmas illumination this weekend - despite the gloomy weather.
On Sunday November 28, dozens of families gathered on Byron Road, New Milton, to see a…
Mystery over the “historic” assets that BCP Council plans to sell
The MYSTERY remains over the assets the BCP council is seeking to sell as the local authority seeks to balance its budget.
The local authority is moving forward with plans to fill a £20m gap in the current…
Dorset property featured on Grand Designs House of the Year
An eye-catching home in rural Dorset has been shortlisted for RIBA House of the Year 2022.
The Red House, an imaginative new brick building, is one of seven finalists for the Royal Institute of British Architects…
Vintage caravan up for auction at Charterhouse in Sherborne
An 89-year-old caravan, affectionately known as Lady Eccles, is looking for a new home.
Lady Eccles, a vintage caravan 'full of old world charm', will be auctioned at the Charterhouse in Sherborne next month.…
Cyclist injured in road rage offense in Poole
A cyclist was knocked off his bike by a car that drove onto the pavement after a road rage offense in Poole.
Police are investigating the incident after footage shows a car driving down the curb and hitting cyclist…
Poole Library lift remains out of service three weeks after opening
The ELEVATOR at Poole Library is still out of service three weeks after the library officially reopened.
The library opened six months later than planned on Monday, October 24 after a year of closure for…
The Place in Bournemouth Triangle asks for council support
An area of Bournemouth town center has been skipped during the town's Christmas celebrations, according to the owners of the area's new restaurant.
The Nowokunski family, owners of The Place in the triangle, have…
Verwood doctor harassed colleague he was ‘smitten’ with
A DOCTOR who fell in love with a colleague and harassed her has been suspended following a court ruling.
Raviraj Karkera committed the 'sexually motivated' behavior while working at Verwood Surgery in Station Road.…
Spotify Wrapped 2022: Spotify teases release date on social media
As we all prepare for Christmas and the end of the year, Spotify appears with an early gift of your year in music.
Analyze your listening habits, your favorite songs and artists and even the minutes you spent…
Wetherspoon apologizes after Moon in the Square runs out of eggs
PUB chain JD Wetherspoon has apologized for "temporary problems" after a nationwide shortage left some diners without eggs.
The Moon in the Square in Bournemouth was among the Wetherspoon venues serving breakfast…
In the dock: 10 people sentenced at Poole Magistrates’ Court
Details of the cases of 10 people who were dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.
BOURNEMOUTH
SAMUEL RICHARD JAMES THOMSON, 31, of Romney Road, Bournemouth, was convicted of driving a Volkswagen car in West…
Gary O’Neil reportedly set to become permanent Bournemouth boss
Talks between Cherries and Marcelo Bielsa have reportedly ended with the club ending their pursuit of the Argentina manager after failing to agree on terms.
That's according to Football Insider, who claim that while…
This is the best breakfast in Bournemouth to cure your hangover
Sometimes all you need after a long night out is an even bigger breakfast - just make sure you can cut it down
Sometimes the best cure for a hangover is a hearty breakfast to bring you back to life - or as close as possible. Bournemouth…
Five major projects promised by BCP FuturePlaces for the new year
THE chairman of the BCP Council's independent regeneration company has promised details of five major projects in the new year.
BCP FuturePlaces has been criticized for its apparent lack of progress and doubts over…
Cycle lane works at Wallisdown Road delayed for weeks
ROAD WORKS to build a new cycle lane at Wallisdown Road are due to continue for "a few more weeks", the BCP Council has confirmed.
The heavy rains were blamed for the extra time needed to complete the…
CCTV cameras installed in Christchurch underpass
Cameras have been installed inside and at the entrances to the underpass that connects the town center and Bargates.
A sign warning of surveillance cameras has also been added at the top of the steps leading to the…
Kanye West appears to be trolling critics of anti-Semitism with a tweet from a recently restored…
Kanye West appeared to mock those who criticized his anti-Semitic remarks as he returned Twitter during the weekend.In October, West's Twitter account was suspended after he shared a number of anti-Semitic posts and claimed he was going to…
DJ Khaled gives fans a night in his sneaker closet on Airbnb
DJ Khalid invites fans to spend a night in his "sneaker kingdom" on Airbnb.The rapper celebrates his last collaboration with Nike on the Air Jordan 5 with a recreation of his expensive shot closet.The list will be open to fans for just two…
Blandford Hospital reopens minor injury unit
A minor injury unit is due to reopen at a Dorset hospital in the latest phase of a countywide emergency care provision review.
Dorset HealthCare has reopened the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Blandford Hospital two…