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Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms forecast for BCP
Thunderstorms could bring disruption to BCP later today, the Met Office has warned.
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Roadworks next to hospital cause severe delays for patients
Temporary traffic lights are to bring severe disruption around Royal Bournemouth Hospital for the next few weeks.
New thunderstorms warning issued for BCP
A new weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.
Pair arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car crashes into pedestrian
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash which left a man with life-changing injuries.
Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted in unrelated rape trial
Christian Brueckner has not been charged in the McCann case, in which he is under investigation on suspicion of murder
Lorry stuck under low railway bridge
A LORRY became stuck under a low railway bridge.
Roadworks on Magna Road extended by a week
ROADWORKS in Magna Road has been extended for another week.
Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties
Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.
Christchurch from postcards of yesteryear
A seaside town steeped in history, Christchurch's charm is captured beautifully in these vintage images.
Christchurch hydration company partner with Ironman triathlon
A CHRISTCHURCH based hydration company has partnered with Ironman triathlon for races across Europe, South Africa and Oceania.
£4.5m of funding given towards community projects
NEW Forest District Council has allocated £4.5m of funding towards projects across the district.
Tories plan to stop 'ludicrous and dangerous' housebuilding plans
TORIES will try and stop plans to triple housing numbers to 3,000 new homes being built per year.
Bournemouth restaurant saved as administrators reach rescue deal
TGI Fridays will remain on UK high streets following a rescue deal for the chain, but more than 1,000 staff have lost their jobs with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants.
Gym to offer free trial weekend this month
RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in a free weekend of gym sessions later this month.
Hotel loses out after being removed from booking websites
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel missed out on a “significant” amount of sales this summer after it was removed from booking websites, administrators have said.
Third strip club ordered to remove signage in 'changing' town centre
A THIRD strip club in one year has been ordered to change its signage due to the ‘changing’ town centre.
‘I am forever grateful’: Man given life-saving kidney transplant
A MAN who has received a life-saving kidney transplant said he is ‘forever grateful’ to his donor, with his family fundraising to help his recovery.
Developers lodge plans for clifftop apartment blocks
DEVELOPERS have lodged plans for 19 apartments at a clifftop plot in Highcliffe.
BCP Council rejects woman's appeal after £500 fly-tipping incident
The 42-year-old left the Ikea Trofast cabinet in front of her home along with a chest of drawers and a paper sign stating they were free.
'It wasn’t just a vehicle; it was my sanctuary, my freedom, and my home'
Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze.