Record-breaking success for Verwood brass bands
The success at the West of England Regional Finals has been the most significant in the town’s 162-year banding history.
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party held in Ferndown care home
Fairlawn care home in Ferndown held the party to celebrate a staff member’s 25 years of dedicated service.
Brand-new church opens in Christchurch
Christchurch Baptist Church held its first services on Sunday 29 March in its brand-new £2.5 million, 250-seat building on Bargates.
Bus service improvements for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
People entitled to concessionary fares will be able to travel for £1 before 9.30am as part of a programme of bus service improvements.
Bournemouth wheelchair user to take part in London Marathon
A Bournemouth father and his family are helping a muscular dystrophy sufferer to take part in the event on 24 April.
Have your say on trail-hunting ban
The government has released a consultation on ‘proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales’. Comments can be submitted until 18 June 2026.
Roadwork disruption set to be reduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BCP Council has agreed to the introduction of a Lane Rental Scheme; now it’s up to the Transport Secretary to approve it.
Three south west councils work towards flood prevention
Dorset Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and East Devon District Council are working together.
No changes to Dorset Council kerbside bin collections
Although some councils are changing what they can and cannot accept in kerbside bins, that isn’t the case in the Dorset Council area.
Knife-wielding robber steals cash in Bournemouth
Dorset Police are hoping anyone who witnessed the robbery or who has dashcam footage will come forward to help with enquiries.