Bournemouth news

Roadworks to cause delays across BCP

Upcoming road works across BCP set to cause delays from August 17 to August 23

Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth launch Healthy Pet Club Advanced

Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth launch Healthy Pet Club Advanced

Bournemouth vet to offer unlimited vet consultations as part of healthcare plan

Ferndown Upper School’s all-boys acting company, Our Direction, is performing their show Boys Can, at AUB's Palace Court Theatre on September 9.

Ferndown Upper School’s all-boys acting company, Our Direction, is performing their show Boys Can, at AUB's Palace Court Theatre on September 9.

Theatre production that combat stereotypes of masculinity takes place next month

Auger Collective presents - “Straight from the Quantum Manifold” - an exhibition by Tony Butcher.

Auger Collective presents - “Straight from the Quantum Manifold” - an exhibition by Tony Butcher.

Boscombe gallery to showcase new exhibition by local painter in November

Wessex Chorus cheque presentation in Love Church, St Swithin’s, Bournemouth, Spear Celebration evening.

Wessex Chorus cheque presentation in Love Church, St Swithin’s, Bournemouth, Spear Celebration evening.

Bournemouth community choir raises more than £2,500 for charity through concerts

Urban Reef has joined the Boathouse Group, taking its place alongside The Boathouse, SOBO Beach and Beach House Cafe as the latest addition to the family of coastal venues.

Urban Reef has joined the Boathouse Group, taking its place alongside The Boathouse, SOBO Beach and Beach House Cafe as the latest addition to the family of coastal venues.

One of Bournemouth's 'most-loved' seafront hotspots joins the Boathouse Group

Bournemouth Boating Services Ltd wants to host live and recorded music and sell alcohol in Tuckton Tea Gardens on Belle Vue Road until as late as 10.30pm.

Bournemouth Boating Services Ltd wants to host live and recorded music and sell alcohol in Tuckton Tea Gardens on Belle Vue Road until as late as 10.30pm.

Bournemouth Boating applies for a premises licence at Tuckton Tea Gardens

Kevin Bristow won in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final

Kevin Bristow won in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final

Bournemouth golfer secures victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final

Bournemouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth Water is urging residents to check their toilets for hidden leaks that could be wasting thousands of litres every year.

Bournemouth Water is urging residents to check their toilets for hidden leaks that could be wasting thousands of litres every year.

Bournemouth Water

Bournemouth Water encourages households to check for hidden toilet leaks

Peter Strawbridge is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Peter Strawbridge is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Local man to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for two charities in Bournemouth in October

Kynan Sheppard was jailed for more than five years attacking a shopworker in a petrol station robbery

Kynan Sheppard was jailed for more than five years attacking a shopworker in a petrol station robbery

Man who stabbed petrol station worker with scissors jailed for five years

89 year old woman praises

89 year old woman praises

Letters to the Editor

Letter: 'I am 89 - thank you to everyone who helped after car crash broke my sternum'

The Carrington House Hotel. Inset: Owen Talbot and his fiancé

The Carrington House Hotel. Inset: Owen Talbot and his fiancé

Hotel sorry over recently engaged couple’s horror stay

Local government

Fireworks in Bournemouth cancelled after Government wildfire alert

Bournemouth Electric Club

Bournemouth Electric Club

Local government

Bournemouth football club submits plans to install artificial pitch

Bournemouth Lower Garden Toilet

Bournemouth Lower Garden Toilet

Specialist toilet re-opens after year-long closure caused by anti-social behaviour

An aerial view of Bournemouth town centre

An aerial view of Bournemouth town centre

Local government

Letter: 'Deeply concerned about the future of Bournemouth town centre'

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Man dies after falling from height at Bournemouth address

The latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council

The latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council

Planning and development

550-home development among the latest planning applications submitted in BCP

Odeon Bournemouth.

Odeon Bournemouth.

What films are on in cinemas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend

The Branksome Heights team celebrate their GSF success

The Branksome Heights team celebrate their GSF success

Bournemouth care home recognised for outstanding end-of-life care with award

The Filo Project, a local dementia care and support not-for-profit organisation, is celebrating its 12th birthday this week.

The Filo Project, a local dementia care and support not-for-profit organisation, is celebrating its 12th birthday this week.

The Filo Project

Local dementia care and support not-for-profit celebrates its 12th birthday

Non-profit community initiative Beachwise, in partnership with the RNLI and supported and hosted by BCP Leisure, is offering vital water safety and in-water self-rescue sessions throughout August.

Non-profit community initiative Beachwise, in partnership with the RNLI and supported and hosted by BCP Leisure, is offering vital water safety and in-water self-rescue sessions throughout August.

Life-saving water safety workshops available for families in BCP this August

Beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head now face council tax bills exceeding £1,500 a year following a decision by BCP Council to remove their tax reduction.

Beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head now face council tax bills exceeding £1,500 a year following a decision by BCP Council to remove their tax reduction.

Beach hut tax reclassification as second homes leaves Dorset owners underinsured

Jessica Toale MP on Winton High Street

Jessica Toale MP on Winton High Street

Jessica Toale welcomes plans to breathe new life into Bournemouth's high streets

Since opening its doors in 2020, 29 Spices has established itself as one of Bournemouth’s favourite destinations for authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine.

Since opening its doors in 2020, 29 Spices has established itself as one of Bournemouth’s favourite destinations for authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine.

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More than a meal – the story behind Bournemouth’s beloved 29 Spices

Winchester Crown Court

Man found guilty of attempted rape and trespassing in Bournemouth

Bowl Central Westover Road

Bowl Central Westover Road

Bowling alley and amusement arcade in Bournemouth want to serve alcohol

Bournemouth has been named among the UK’s most expensive seaside spots for ice cream, with a single scoop costing £3.57.

Bournemouth has been named among the UK’s most expensive seaside spots for ice cream, with a single scoop costing £3.57.

Bournemouth named one of the UK’s most expensive seaside spots for ice cream

Stills from this year's Scream By The Sea film festival.

Stills from this year's Scream By The Sea film festival.

Screams By The Sea

Organisers of Bournemouth horror film festival want more female-led submissions

Judith and Jessie Visit

Judith and Jessie Visit

Swanage cousins reunited with Sweet Pea Fairies portrait at Russell-Cotes exhibition

Osprey from Poole Harbour nest

Osprey from Poole Harbour nest

New BU study reveals how ‘pioneering pairs’ of ospreys drive population recovery

Cllr Kieron Franklin

Cllr Kieron Franklin

Cllr Kieron Franklin

View from the Town Council: 'Why I stood, and what I'm here to do'

Bournemouth Grays

Bournemouth Grays

Friends launch women’s futsal club in memory of Amie Gray

Artwork by Cat Suzanna, Fine arts Painter and sculptor from Poole

Artwork by Cat Suzanna, Fine arts Painter and sculptor from Poole

One-off "rare" sculpture and paintings exhibition opening in Bournemouth next week

Amanda Evans, creator of Sky Kids' Obki, produced the show Glow Dogs through her local company Obki Productions.

Amanda Evans, creator of Sky Kids' Obki, produced the show Glow Dogs through her local company Obki Productions.

Bournemouth-based children's TV producer launches new animated series

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has announced a creative partnership with leading South Coast law firm, Lester Aldridge, to showcase and support local emerging artists by displaying graduate artwork in its offices.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has announced a creative partnership with leading South Coast law firm, Lester Aldridge, to showcase and support local emerging artists by displaying graduate artwork in its offices.

Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth partners with law firm to showcase graduate talent

Diverse Abilities, based in Dorset, is organising a series of craft workshops across the county throughout summer and autumn, offering everything from painting and bath bomb making to block printing and sea glass art.

Diverse Abilities, based in Dorset, is organising a series of craft workshops across the county throughout summer and autumn, offering everything from painting and bath bomb making to block printing and sea glass art.

Dorset’s disability charity offers range of craft workshops in summer and autumn

Gurdeep Landa, CEO of Tidal Vape

Gurdeep Landa, CEO of Tidal Vape

Vape shop owner says there are 'too many' shops not selling vapes properly

Jessica Toale, the Labour MP for Bournemouth West, visited Barbara’s Bier Haus on Old Christchurch Road to meet the team and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality sector.

Jessica Toale, the Labour MP for Bournemouth West, visited Barbara’s Bier Haus on Old Christchurch Road to meet the team and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality sector.

MP calls pubs and venues 'the soul of our town' during Barbara's Bier Haus visit

British Government

Communities set to have a stronger say over what opens on their high streets

The coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who died at his home in Bournemouth.

The coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who died at his home in Bournemouth.

Next of kin appeal

Coroner seeks next of kin for man who died in Bournemouth

Jafar Jan with his solar eclipse glasses

Jafar Jan with his solar eclipse glasses

Richard Branson writes note to Bournemouth entrepreneur ahead of solar eclipse

Officers arrested a man in Swanage suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs as several bags of suspected cocaine were found on him

Officers arrested a man in Swanage suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs as several bags of suspected cocaine were found on him

Summer patrols see several arrests across area in next heatwave

Bournemouth Water has asked customers across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood and the New Forest to use water wisely following a prolonged heatwave.

Bournemouth Water has asked customers across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood and the New Forest to use water wisely following a prolonged heatwave.

Bournemouth Water

Residents urged by Bournemouth Water to cut back on water use

Nearly 7,000 people attended Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) Proms in the Park in Meyrick Park on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8.

Nearly 7,000 people attended Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) Proms in the Park in Meyrick Park on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Nearly 7,000 people attended Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Proms in the Park

The penguin chick at Oceanarium Bournemouth

The penguin chick at Oceanarium Bournemouth

Oceanarium Bournemouth

Oceanarium Bournemouth welcomes new penguin chick to its Humboldt colony

Kanesbury Care, which operates six residential, dementia, and nursing homes across Bournemouth and Poole, has unveiled its new late summer and autumn programme, featuring a Halloween party, an Elvis rock and roll show, and regular wellbeing sessions.

Kanesbury Care, which operates six residential, dementia, and nursing homes across Bournemouth and Poole, has unveiled its new late summer and autumn programme, featuring a Halloween party, an Elvis rock and roll show, and regular wellbeing sessions.

ABBA and Spice Girls tribute nights among care home group's upcoming highlights

The Dancing Terraces events at Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) offer a variety of dance styles for all ages and abilities on the garden terrace. taking place every Friday and Saturday this August from 7pm to 9pm.

The Dancing Terraces events at Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) offer a variety of dance styles for all ages and abilities on the garden terrace. taking place every Friday and Saturday this August from 7pm to 9pm.

Pavilion Dance South West

Free dance sessions on Bournemouth terrace to continue every weekend in August

Bongo’s Bingo is bringing its Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun special to the O2 Academy in Bournemouth, with two Halloween-themed events lined up for Saturday, October 24, and Friday, October 30.

Bongo’s Bingo is bringing its Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun special to the O2 Academy in Bournemouth, with two Halloween-themed events lined up for Saturday, October 24, and Friday, October 30.

Bongo’s Bingo to bring special Halloween events to O2 Academy in Bournemouth

The MAD Podcast, created by three young people from The Salvation Army in Winton, developed after a two-hour introductory workshop delivered in partnership with the South Coast Music Partnership.

The MAD Podcast, created by three young people from The Salvation Army in Winton, developed after a two-hour introductory workshop delivered in partnership with the South Coast Music Partnership.

Young people from Salvation Army in Winton trained to produce their own podcast

Poole Town Cricket Club's under-15 team are just one game away from Lord's after winning the South and West Regional T20 Finals Day in Somerset.

Poole Town Cricket Club's under-15 team are just one game away from Lord's after winning the South and West Regional T20 Finals Day in Somerset.

Poole Town Cricket Club's under-15 team one game away from Lord's

Ming Mok's image of the partial solar eclipse over Blandford

Ming Mok's image of the partial solar eclipse over Blandford

Partial solar eclipse set to dazzle skies over BCP and how to see it