Dhanraz Ramdharry gifted Mayor George Farquhar a portrait honoring him, his dog Billy, and his animal charity. Bournemouth Artist Presents Mayor Farquhar with Striking Portrait George Farquhar got a cool portrait of himself. Dhanraz Ramdharry, a local artist, painted it. The artwork also honors George’s charity, which helps animals, called Every Paw Matters. It’s in…
Council rejects cheaper parking in Bournemouth and Poole despite Conservative push and debate over town center revival. BCP Council: Bournemouth and Poole Parking Fees Will Not Be Reduced Hey, listen to this local news. The Conservatives had an idea about parking. They wanted cheaper parking in Bournemouth and Poole, but only for the off-season, planned…
Local photographer Jayne Bond wins prestigious Image of the Year Award for photo taken at London Zoo. Broadstone Photographer Jayne Bond Claims Image of The Year Award Jayne Bond lives in Broadstone. She took an amazing photo at the London Zoo and submitted it to the Guild of Photographers. The awards show happened in Stoke-on-Trent…
Expect disruptions! 53 roadworks are scheduled across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole next week. Road Work Delays Loom: 53 Projects Planned Across BCP Next Week Okay, here’s the traffic update in plain language. Adastral Road in Poole has temporary signals at Learoyd Road. Crews work until February 21 for a water cover repair. Alumhurst Road in…
BCP Council proposes alcohol sales at kiosks like Fisherman’s Walk until 7:30 PM, aiming for approval by Easter. Bournemouth Kiosks Could Serve Alcohol Under New Council Proposal Bournemouth’s Fisherman’s Walk Kiosk may sell alcohol. Manor Steps Kiosk also wants to sell drinks. They proposed selling until 7:30 PM. The requested hours are 9:30 AM to…
Vandals poured paint into Knyveton Gardens pond, killing fish and angering volunteers. Police are investigating the incident. Paint Dumped in Bournemouth Pond Kills Fish and Upsetting Volunteers Hey, so something bad happened. It was at Knyveton Gardens in Bournemouth. Volunteers found white paint in the pond on February 11. Someone dumped paint there. Friends of…
New Dorset police drug disposal process in Bournemouth raises concerns. Anonymous source cites security risks, fake IDs. Bournemouth Police Drug Drop Off Plan Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Hey, guess what’s happening with Dorset police! They changed how they get drugs. Before, officers picked up drugs from bars where staff seized these drugs from customers. Now,…
Free pools in Bournemouth will open this summer, funded by BCP Council. They offer families a chance to have low-cost fun. Bournemouth Pools To Open: Free Summer Fun Confirmed For Families The BCP Council agreed to fund local pools and allocated money from this year’s budget. These resources will help keep pools open in 2025.…
Bournemouth carer devastated after electric bike theft during work shift. Police investigating the incident. Carer’s Bike Stolen During Shift in Bournemouth Leaving Him Stranded My friend Paul is a care home worker. He uses an electric bike to travel. On February 6th, he cycled to work. His job was at a care home on Belle…
A man celebrating his birthday was robbed at knifepoint in Bournemouth, fearing for his life. The robber received a seven-year sentence. Bournemouth Man Feared Stabbing During Late Night BH2 Area Robbery Dean Cambage, age 43, robbed a man. It happened around 3 AM in Bournemouth. He told the man to give him everything. The victim…