Ambitious project proposes building over 500 homes at Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, pending approval and funding. Bournemouth Winter Gardens Project Eyes 500 New Homes Development Stakeholders met in December. They discussed Winter Gardens’ future. The meeting included BCP Council and others. Rob Dunford shared project possibilities. He thinks over 500 homes can be built. This scale…
Dorset police promote support services for sexual abuse victims, including a 24/7 helpline and online resources. Police Highlight Support for Sexual Offense Victims in Dorset The local police are helping promote support services. These services aid people affected by rape and sexual abuse. They work with The Shores, a sexual assault referral center. A free…
The white substance on Bournemouth beach was identified as paint. The council asks people to avoid contact. Bournemouth Beach: White Substance Identified as Paint by Council The council thinks white paint washed up on the shore. The paint stretched from Alum Chine to Hengistbury Head. Most of the paint is now gone from the beach,…
The West Street Waitrose is getting a multi million pound upgrade including John Lewis items and Sushi Daily. Waitrose West Street Revamp Planned for Bridport Store Waitrose on West Street is getting a big update. The company mentioned a multi-million pound project, but they did not share the exact cost. The store will stay open…
Report urges Police Scotland to rethink data procedures after concerns about DNA ethnicity data recording and potential over-representation. Police Scotland Urged to Improve Ethnicity Data Recording Systems A report says better data recording is key. It covers police use of things like DNA. This would help Police Scotland act fairly, and public trust would also…
Carshalton’s Old Rectory sold for £535k to a developer linked to a decaying pub. Local group CORA is upset by the sale. Sutton Council Sells Carshalton Old Rectory for £535k to Developer The Old Rectory and Russettings sold to a developer. Inside Croydon reported this news recently. The developer has links to a decaying pub.…
Recent stabbings in Bournemouth spark worries about town centre safety, prompting police and council action. Bournemouth Faces Rising Safety Fears After Recent Stabbing Incident On February 24, emergency services went to four BCP incidents. Three of them involved criminal activity. Two men were stabbed on Richmond Hill. This followed an argument, and both men went…
New security scanners at Glasgow Airport may lead to flight delays as the airport upgrades security measures. Glasgow Airport Security Upgrade May Cause Flight Delays Hey, guess what’s happening at the airport? They are putting in new security scanners. These are called Next Generation Security Checkpoint scanners. They will make going through security a bit…
Parking changes in Somerset face pushback over fees and Sunday charges. A petition and protests are planned. Somerset Parking Changes Face Uncertainty After Strong Objections Somerset Council will decide on parking March 3, 2025. The Executive will meet and vote on the budget. Scrapping free parking faces strong pushback, and Sunday and overnight charges are…
Rising fuel costs concern drivers. Find the cheapest petrol and diesel in Salisbury area as of February 25th. Salisbury Fuel Prices Where to Find Cheapest Petrol and Diesel The RAC says fuel prices rose again in February. It’s the fourth month in a row. Unleaded petrol costs 5p more per litre than in October. Diesel…