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Food market licence going to committee
Plans submitted to allow food market in Bournemouth town centre to sell alcohol will be considered by licensing committee after one objection to the proposal was submitted.
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New Forest playground safety set for shake-up as council considers proposals
Playground safety across the New Forest is set to be reviewed as councillors consider new measures.
More than £1.4million invested in Bournemouth and Poole communities
More than £1.4million is being invested into community projects in Bournemouth and Poole.
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Man in 60s taken to hospital after collision with bus
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital following a collision with a bus in Christchurch.
No light at the end of the tunnel - Sandbanks tunnel not selected by Musk company
An ambitious proposal to build an underground tunnel between Sandbanks and Studland has failed to secure backing from Elon Musk’s tunnelling firm.
Supermarket chain applies for two stores to sell alcohol 24 hours
A major supermarket chain has applied to allow two stores to sell alcohol 24 hours a day.
Repair works to prevent potholes taking place across BCP
Repair works to roads, currently costing £400,000, across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will allow residents to benefit from safer and smoother roads.
New convenience store allowed to sell alcohol
A new convenience store opening in Christchurch, where a post office will relocate, has been granted permission to sale alcohol.
Pedestrians 'narrowly missed' by illegal bike being ridden around town centre
A bike was seized by police after reported 'anti social riding' and pedestrians being 'narrowly missed' in Ringwood.
Volunteer needed to join parish council after councillor resigns
VOLUNTEERS are needed to fill a vacancy on West Lulworth parish council – with a deadline at the end of March.
New Mudeford RNLI shore crew members pass out in 'proud moment'
Four new volunteer shore crew members have been celebrated after they successfully passed out earlier this month.
Stories of Change event shares impact of £1.7m fund
WORKERS and volunteers from grass roots charities all over the BCP area came together yesterday to celebrate the impact of a grant programme that has helped thousands of people cope with the cost of living crisis.
Single vehicle crashes on A338 dual carriageway
A road was partially blocked after a vehicle crashed on the A338 dual carriageway.
Business ordered to repay £15k in unpaid wages as part of minimum wage crackdown
A business has been ordered to repay nearly £15,000 in unpaid wages
Internationally recognised fairy festival returning to the New Forest
Now in its 14th year, the New Forest Fairy Festival has grown from a small local gathering into an internationally recognised celebration.
Driver caught almost 20mph over New Forest speed limit as police lie in wait
Nine vehicles were stopped in the two and a half hours during a recent road safety operation in the New Forest.
Readers react to upcoming elections for new town councils
Daily Echo readers have shared their thoughts on the upcoming elections for new town councils in Bournemouth, Poole, and Broadstone.
LIVE: Trains running at reduced speed due to "defective track"
Trains are having to run at a reduced speed due to a "defective track" in the New Forest
Bournemouth MP welcomes new community-led board to shape future of Boscombe
Boscombe to receive £20m Labour Government investment. Independent Chair sought to lead community board, ensuring local voices shape regeneration plans.
Operation Relentless Community Fund in Dorset: Now accepting applications
Dorset Police launch sixth round of Operation Relentless Community Fund, supporting local groups to tackle anti-social behaviour and build safer communities.