Poole in Bloom returning for 2020
Covid-19 hasn’t resulted in the cancellation of all local events this summer, with Poole in Bloom returning for 2020 after a gap of nine years.
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Mayday mayhem as Poole lifeboats cope with calls on last day of May
Both Poole lifeboats were launched at 1.30pm on Sunday 31 May by UK Coastguard following a Mayday call from a six-metre speedboat with four people on-board. And this was just the start of a very hectic day.
Sandbanks Ferry announces return to service following lockdown
The Sandbanks chain ferry is scheduled to resume service on Wednesday 17 June. The planned commencement will be at 7am from Sandbanks, with three crossings per hour in each direction as usual until 11.10pm from Studland.
Another suspicious fire breaks out at a Poole nature reserve
Even a fire as catastrophic as the recent one at Wareham Forest that devastated 220 hectares of forest and heathland hasn’t sent a big enough message to some people.
Twin Sails in Poole reopens to all road users and pedestrians
Blighted with problems, the Twin Sails Bridge in Poole reopened on 27 May following the completion of the latest stage of repairs.
BCP Council co-ordinates economic recovery
No-one is any doubt that economic recovery over the coming months is going to be a challenge.
Huge community support for local hospitals
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals and Poole Hospital’s NHS Heroes campaign has received donations amounting to £259,701 since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hopes for more than 800 new homes in Poole
Hundreds of new homes could be built on the former Poole Power Station site in Lower Hamworthy, Poole.
Tutu challenge to raise funds for Poole Hospital’s critical care unit
A Poole fitness enthusiast has embarked on a colourful challenge to raise funds for Poole Hospital’s critical care unit (CCU) in memory of his grandmother.
Project to protect Poole Harbour’s habitats
Designated a world heritage site in 1999, Poole Harbour is one of the world’s largest natural harbours and is treasured by everyone who visits the area.