Expect delays in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Roadworks from Feb 24 to March 2 impacting many key roads, plan travel. Expect delays in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Roadworks from Feb 24 to March 2 impacting many key roads, plan travel. Roadworks to Disrupt Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Traffic Roadworks to Disrupt Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole…
The Chequers Inn in Poole is getting a £410000 makeover by Punch Pubs & Co., featuring a brand new bar, dining area, and more. Poole Pub Receives £410000 Investment for Major Revamp The Chequers Inn closed on February 17. Renovations started the next day, February 18. Punch Pubs & Co. is investing in this makeover,…
Man charged with affray and weapon possession after Waterloo estate disturbance. Police reassure public. Waterloo Estate Incident Man Charged After Machete Disturbance Okay, so something happened in Poole. It was on Kitchener Crescent, Waterloo estate. A man supposedly had a knife in the street there. This incident happened around noon on Saturday, February 15. The…
Car park fees in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole will rise by roughly four percent starting March 18. Car park fees in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole will rise by roughly four percent starting March 18. BCP Council Parking Charges Set to Increase Once Again Next Month BCP Council Parking Charges Set to Increase Once Again Next…
Half term engineering work causes diversions and bus replacements on South Western Railway routes. Check your journey. South Western Railway Half Term: Cancellations and Route Changes Buses will replace trains on some routes. Check your trip and allow more time. On February 22-23, 2025, the Salisbury to Southampton route will have bus replacements. This is…
Ringwood Road closures will last until the summer due to ongoing road work. Motorists should expect detours and delays. Poole Ringwood Road: Closure Extended Until Summer Completion Hey, guess what’s happening in Poole? The road work near Mountbatten Roundabout is almost done. Think new roads, crossings, lanes, stops. They are moving the road work to…
Councillor urges expansion of Rudakubana inquiry to include the case of Tom Roberts’ killer, citing systemic failures. Call to Broaden Rudakubana Inquiry After Roberts’ Killer Revealed Joe Salmon, a Green councillor, wants action. He wants Millie Earl to write to Keir Starmer. Earl leads the BCP Council now. Salmon seeks an inquiry expansion relating to…
Charity launches online Hidden Dorset report. Spotlighting needs, stats, and challenges across Dorset communities. Dorset Community Foundation Unveils New Hidden Dorset Website Hey! A charity in Poole helps Dorset. They work with givers and businesses. Last year, they gave £1.7 million away. Groups fighting poverty and homelessness got it. Some money went to mental health…
A Poole dog owner is devastated after Medivet mistakenly had her dog communally cremated instead of individually. Poole Owner Heartbreak Medivet Cremation Blunder Dashes Closure Caroline’s dog, Sandy, died on January 25. Medivets at North Road in Poole cared for Sandy. Caroline wanted Sandy individually cremated and wanted to bring Sandy’s ashes home. She waited…
Over £435,000 secured for BCP playgrounds, funding repairs across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. BCP Playgrounds to Benefit from Major Investment for Improvements Lots of playgrounds will get fixed up. They’re planning improvements to over 100 areas. Littledown will get a new seesaw. Southbourne will get a new goal. Christchurch will get fixed swings. This money…