A pensioner has died in a car crash in Ashley Heath. The incident happened on Horton Road at Ashley Heath on Saturday at 15:35 GMT. The 78-year-old woman from Southampton died in the crash, which involved a white Volvo V60 and a blue Citroen C4. She was taken to hospital but later died. Her family […]
Dorset Police release CCTV of suspect in McColls robbery
By Jonathan Nagioff Police officers investigating a robbery at a shop in Bournemouth have released a CCTV image of the suspect. The robbery took place at McColls in Old Christchurch Road on 5th November 2018 at around 6.20pm. A man entered the shop, picked up two cases of beer and attempted to leave without paying. […]
CCTV appeal following theft in Bournemouth
Police officers investigating a theft in Bournemouth have released a CCTV appeal for a man they are wanting to question in connection to the crime. The theft occurred in Bournemouth on Saturday 22 December 2018. A woman aged in her 70’s was using a self service at ASDA at Castlepoint and forgot to collect her £50 […]
Holiday bookings in Dorset are up by 81%
There has been an 81% increase in holiday bookings in Dorset from last year according to Pitchup.com. The campsite and holiday park company have sites over 57 countries and has seen a significant increase in UK holidays. There has been a noticeable decrease in people travelling to the European sites like France which saw a 12% decrease […]
Major road improvements continue at Poole’s Townside
By Ben Coley Residents and commuters have been urged to plan ahead as a result of todays continuation of the £11.7million Poole Townside scheme. The Townside scheme intends to improve the efficiency of the Hunger Hill junction. The scheme will also provide safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Council’s bid to […]
Boscombe news agent refused security shutters despite fears of burglary
Boscombe News has been denied the permission to install new security shutters even though the owners are fearful for anti-social behaviour and burglary. Boscombe News , based on Christchurch Road, have appealed the decision made by Bournemouth Borough Council to the Planning Inspectorate. Planning inspectors have dismissed the case because of their concerns that shutters […]