A machete chase in Bournemouth resulted in multiple arrests for affray and drug-related offenses. Police investigation ongoing. Machete Chase in Bournemouth Leads to Drug and Affray Arrests Hey, listen to this crazy thing. Dorset Police got a call on February 11th around 9 AM. Someone reported three guys were chasing another guy. They had a…
Graham Farrant, 64, will retire this summer after 47 years in government, leaving a legacy of achievements despite challenges. BCP Council Chief Executive Graham Farrant to Retire This Summer A 64-year-old man will retire soon. He worked in government for 47 years and was a chief executive for 25 of those years. His retirement is…
Craft & Flea market with 40+ stalls comes to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre this Saturday, Feb 15. Support local traders! Bournemouth Welcomes Craft and Flea Market This Week Craft & Flea is happening at the Pavilion Theatre. It takes place on Saturday, February 15. There will be over forty stalls there. Independent traders will showcase various…
A Bournemouth mum can’t cook for years. Dangerous water leaks plague her flat, damaging electrics. Bournemouth Mum Unable to Cook Due to Flat Leaks that are Very Dangerous Alison lives in Bournemouth with her family. They have lived there for twelve years. She rents the flat from a private landlord. Water leaks into her kitchen,…
Residents express anger as Ryanair axes Bournemouth route, impacting family visits and travel plans. Ryanair Cancels Bournemouth Route,Angering Residents This direct flight began in 2023. It was a great option for local travel. Sadly, Bournemouth Airport said it will stop, as reported by the Echo newspaper. Many Hungarians in Bournemouth are sad because the flight…
A woman is going to court for allegedly violating an abortion clinic buffer zone by protesting with a sign. Woman to Face Court for Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Breach Livia Tossici-Bolt, age 63, is from Bournemouth. Her trial is set for March 6. It will happen at Poole Magistrates’ Court. This involves refusing to pay…
Electric bin lorries cost £157k more, despite savings on charging & maintenance. Council defends costs for sustainability goals. BCP Council’s Electric Bin Lorries Cost £157k More Than Diesel Trucks Electric bin lorries are pricier. They cost £412,903 each, while diesel trucks are cheaper at £205,020. That’s over £200,000 in extra initial cost. Electric lorries save…
Delays and cancellations expected on South Western Railway due to signaling problems between Beaulieu Road and Brockenhurst. South Western Railway: Signal Issues Cause Disruption Near Brockenhurst Hey, trains between Beaulieu Road and Brockenhurst have issues today. A signaling problem is causing delays. South Western Railway (SWR) announced this disruption, which started around 4:45 AM today.…
A summary of recent court cases. Driving offences, drug possession, theft, and assault cases detailed from Poole and Bournemouth. Poole Magistrates Court: Details of Recent Appearances and Outcomes Marlamawit Shiferaw Abiy broke some driving rules. She drove without L-plates and valid insurance, also failing to update her vehicle’s keeper information. This happened on June 9,…
Riviera Bar in Boscombe loses its licence after multiple incidents, including a serious safety breach discovered via CCTV footage. Bournemouth Bar Riviera Loses Licence Following Serious Incidents The Riviera bar got into trouble. It’s on Christchurch Road in Boscombe. Police visited the bar many times this past summer. BCP Council said Riviera’s staff needed training…