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BCP Council standards process ‘an expensive record-keeping exercise’
A councillor has said BCP Council standards process is ‘an expensive record-keeping exercise’.
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£14million SEND budget increase approved for BCP
£14.3million additional funding for BCP Council’s high needs SEND budget has been approved, increasing the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit.
Concern for welfare sparks emergency response
Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in the area of Richmond Road in Poole
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Real-time flooding and travel updates put forward for BCP
Improvement to how BCP Council shares live information during floods is going to be looked at by committee.
Moment of silence held in honour of former councillor
A moment of silence has been held in honour of former Borough of Bournemouth Councillor Dennis Gritt.
Rail disruption expected to continue until 3pm due to signalling fault
Trains between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst are currently disrupted after fault with the signalling system
Covid memorial being considered for Bournemouth park
BCP Council is exploring establishing a Covid-19 memorial in a park in Bournemouth.
Met Office issue yellow weather warning for snow and ice on south coast
A Met Office yellow weather warning has been issued to the South Coast.
Bournemouth man charged with murdering 60-year-old who disappeared in 2024
Two people have been charged with murdering a 60-year-old man who disappeared in 2024.
A35 to close for road works between Lyndhurst and Ashurst
Motorists are being warned of a full road closure on the A35 between Lyndhurst and Ashurst for essential resurfacing works.
Seafront trader 'relieved' as licence charges are cut
A seafront trader says he feels 'triumphant' after 'excessive' licence charges for outside seating are to be significantly cut
What to expect when new high street discount store opens next week
Some 15 new jobs will be created when a new high street discount store opens its doors in Dorchester next week
'I thought I was dying' says vicar involved in horror crash
A vicar who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on the Coast Road has thanked emergency services and residents for their support
Bournemouth Wedding Show returns to Bournemouth Pavilion this March
The Big Bournemouth Wedding Show returns to Bournemouth Pavilion on 7-8 March, featuring top South Coast wedding suppliers, fashion shows, and planning tips.
Volunteers raise more than £3,400 for dog charity in nine-hour walk
Six volunteers walked over nine hours at Little Lions Farm, raising £3,400 for Waggy Tails Rescue after council blocked plans to expand their sanctuary.
Caremark Poole & East Dorset wins home care business award for South West
Caremark Poole & East Dorset wins top South West award at Caremark Franchise Awards 2026 for outstanding home care, leadership, and support in the UK.
Estate agent raises hundreds of pounds for charity through festive fundraising
Mays Estate Agents raised £860 for STARS Dorset, supporting survivors of sexual violence in Dorset. Funds aid free, confidential local services.
'A place to feel safe and welcome': New yoga studio opens in Southbourne
A new yoga studio has opened in Southbourne, offering what its owner describes as a “safe and welcoming” space for the community.
Treasure trove of ancient Tudor coins fetches more than £60,000 at auction
The Littlebrook Hoard, 200 historic Henry VII coins found in Dorset, sold for £61,735 at Noonans Mayfair auction, exceeding expectations.
Property finance lender appoints new director as it announces growth plans
MSP Capital appoints Ben Arnold as director of property services to drive growth towards a £750m loan book, boosting UK property lending and development.