The Winton Police team have made clamping down on Car Crime in the area a priority following concerns from residents that not enough is being done. As of January 2019, car crime is one of the top priorities for police to tackle within the Winton area. This has come about following concerns amongst locals that […]
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More high street stores facing closure as pressure builds on retailers
A number of Bournemouth stores are having to close their doors after financial constraints and limited sales have contributed to the decline of high streets in the area. The recent closures to Solutions Inc. on Old Christchurch road and Happy Buddha in Boscombe’s Sovereign Centre seem to mirror this trend with both stores facing closure due to financial […]
Harry Redknapp makes third bid to demolish The Belgravia hotel in Bournemouth
Former AFC Bournemouth manager, Harry Redknapp, has made a third bid to demolish The Belgravia hotel which has been used as accommodation for the homeless for over 10 years. The recent I’m a Celebrity: Get me out of here! champion is looking to turn the former hotel into 14 flats with five separate mews houses […]
Wimborne Town rise up the league after comfortable win against Walton Casuals
Wimborne Town’s first season in the Evo Stik Premier South has been a successful one. They currently sit 10thin the league on 44 points which is more than they could have wished for after just being promoted this season. The Magpies as they are nicknamed for the white and black stripes reside at their ground […]
Wildlife at risk due to Poole Bay oil rig
Dorset’s wildlife is becoming increasingly “at risk” after oil drilling began in Poole Bay earlier this month, campaigners claim. Angela Pooley, coordinator of the East Dorset branch of Friends of the Earth, highlighted the significant impact that the off-shore rig will inevitably have on the regions breeding seahorse population, as well as other marine life that […]
CHVRCHES bring the O2 Academy to life during latest tour performance
God is a woman. And her name is Lauren Mayberry. CHVRCHES’ third date of their whistle-stop UK and Ireland tour kicked off in a blazing fire of flare at the O2 Academy Bournemouth. With loyal supporters of all ages swarming to the venue, the anticipation of eager fans created a euphoric atmosphere. Their ‘Love Is […]
Dorset artist addresses importance of organ donation through her latest work
A local Dorset artist, Emma Williams, has her artwork about organ donation on display at Dorset County Hospital. The thought-provoking exhibition, which was unveiled on Monday, will be on display in the corridor leading to the Damers Restaurant in Dorset County Hospital until 2nd March 2019. The artwork features a series of compelling embroidered […]
Making Dorset an Arts and Culture Hot-bed. The journey starts today.
The #culturalenquiry2019 campaign starts today, as the Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy look to oversee a cultural transformation in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. On Thursday morning, The Fleming Creative Consultancy presented their culture enquiry plan to a board including three Councils, Two Universities, a Local Enterprise Partnership and a Symphony Orchestra supported by Arts Council England. […]
Rockfish owner hopes to open Poole restaurant in June
It will take over the Purbeck Pottery building on Poole Quay following the current owners’ decision to retire. Mitch Tonks, co-founder of the award-winning Devon-based restaurant chain, is looking forward to opening its first restaurant in Dorset. Here is a short TV package explaining the changeover: Mr Tonks said: “I used to spend a lot […]
10 things you need to know about the Dorset Dance World and Brendan Cole’s performance later this week
Here are ten things you need to know before watching Brendan Cole at the lighthouse theatre in Poole this week.