Cherries manager Eddie Howe says he will have to get fit and running in preparation for a charity match he will be playing in. The AFC Bournemouth boss will have his feet on the pitch once again in May for a Cherries Legends XI vs Armed Forces XI game, in honour for the John Thornton […]
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BCHA reveals new plan to create new flats for homeless
Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) has put forward an application for homeless accomodation, in place of their current Bournemouth offices. These plans are for 19 new ‘stepping stone’ flats, located at St Swithun’s house on the corner of Christchurch Road and Gervis Road, which would help provide for homeless people in the area. The charity […]
36 HOURS: Bournemouth potholes have some of the worst repair times in Britain
Analysis by motoring research charity, the RAC Foundation, has named Bournemouth as one of the worst towns for pothole repair times. On average a reported pothole took 36 hours to be repaired, compared to some speedier authorities like Flintshire who fix some potholes immediately. Martin Tett, the Local Government Association’s transport spokesman, said: “Keeping roads […]
Drivers on new road layout at busy junction urged to use sat navs “with caution”
Hunger Hill junction in Poole is switching to a new one-way system road layout on West Quay Road and West Street. Over the weekend motorists are being urged to use sat navs with caution when in Poole town centre, while the new road layout is being introduced. The switch over will begin at 7am on Sunday […]
‘Beast from the East’ set for return to Dorset
The current cold spell is not expecting to make a departure anytime soon, according to the Dorset Snow Twitter account. Although not as late in the year like its’ 2018 counterpart, the ‘Beast from the East’ is set to make a return, and bring some snow to the south coastal region. Easterly winds with cold […]
Concerns about low medicines supplies in the wake of Brexit
Pharmacists are having to pay “vastly increased” costs for common medicines as reports show supplies are running low. Frustrated patients have been left with delays in getting hold of treatments such as painkillers, anti-depressants and blood pressure medication. The shortage could significantly affect residents of Dorset with high blood pressure, as statistics show a 15% […]
UPDATED: Crash closes Terrace Road in Bournemouth
A crash on Terrace Road in Bournemouth has resulted in the road being closed this morning. It has been reported that more police are arriving at the scene. UPDATE: The road is still closed while police work on clearing the area. Is this affecting your travel today? Let us know and stay up to date […]
Nosey Neighbours: Bournemouth residents 9th most likely to look up next doors’ house price
Analysis by property website Zoopla has named Bournemouth residents as some of the ‘nosiest neighbours’ in the country. The analysis examined Britain’s 50 biggest towns and cities and looked at the number of times property price estimates were run in each area on Zoopla. As well as being 9th most likely to check their neighbours […]
UPDATE: Effects of a new planetary health diet
Following the proposed new ‘planetary health diet,’ which is suggested to be more sustainable and healthier, Buzz News interviewed Mark Lewis, one of the owners of Sunrise Organics, a vegan food store. He speaks on a sustainable diet, the effect of food production on the environment and veganism in general. Listen to the interview on here […]
The world famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive is coming to Swanage railway
One of the world’s most famous steam locomotive trains, the Flying Scotsman, is coming to visit Swanage. It will be using the heritage line for 20 days, from 22 March to 10 April and will spend 15 days on display at Corfe Castle station between 27 March and 10 April. The Flying Scotsman’s last visit […]