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Magna Carta in Ashley Cross can sell alcohol and play recorded music until two am at weekends after councillors rejected a later finish following noise objections. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=9884

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Dorset Council has approved plans to convert a former pub near Cranborne Chase into four homes, with two more homes built on the same site after five years empty. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6286

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Plans have been submitted to turn a Bournemouth building into a vehicle repair and MOT station, with facilities intended to support electric, petrol and diesel cars. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6996

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Revised planning proposals would create nine flats in a Bournemouth Victorian building, with a rear roof extension, larger layouts, private terraces and improved cycle storage. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6358

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A 20 year lease for the Southbourne Promenade site occupied by SoBo Beach will go to full council, with councillors set to receive a confidential briefing first. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6422

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A retrospective planning application has been submitted for 29 holiday flats at the Glendevon Hotel on West Hill Road in Bournemouth. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=8979

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A Bournemouth rider has been given an 18 month prison sentence after a young boy was seriously injured by an illegal electric motorbike in Christchurch, with police warning about public use of such vehicles. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=3607

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A vacant seafront cafe in Bournemouth has moved closer to a new lease after BCP Council’s cabinet backed sending the contract to full council later this month for a decision. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=5649

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Children’s activity providers from across Dorset met at SOBO Beach Bar in Bournemouth for the first local Children’s Activities Association regional event held in the county. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=2962

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Detectives investigating the death of Mackala Higgins in Paddington Grove say Richard Sean Ball, 56, has now also been charged with murder and is due before magistrates today. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=1275

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Happy Friday, 2 October 2026! It’s an overcast day with light winds from the South West and good visibility. The water is a mild 19 degrees, but please take extra care near the shoreline, as RNLI Lifeguards are no longer on duty following the end of the summer season. Stay safe...

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A resident used the BCP LIFE card on family visits in Bournemouth and Poole, finding one discount while saying the scheme could help more as businesses join. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=1807

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Bournemouth Town Council will seek water quality reports and Environment Agency input after residents raised concerns about reported E. coli contamination in Christchurch Harbour and the River Stour. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6805

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Drivers in Bournemouth are being advised that parking on part of St Swithun’s Road will be suspended for nine days while SGN carries out works. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=8953

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Councillors have delayed a decision on five community safety officers for Bournemouth town centre while they review crime analysis, an operational plan and a detailed breakdown before voting. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=3598

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Happy Thursday, 1 October 2026! It’s a beautiful, clear day at the beach with good visibility and a light breeze from the West South West. The water is 19°C. Please note that RNLI Lifeguards are no longer on duty following the end of the summer season, so please stay safe and...

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Bournemouth Town Council will examine next year’s precept through a committee report after councillors delayed a proposal to commit to no rise for residents. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6549

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BCP Council is backing new work to protect Christchurch Harbour, including support for bathing water designation and a framework to guide future management for residents and stakeholders. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6930

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A £15,000 post-production prize is being introduced at this year’s Bournemouth International Film Festival. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=3462

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A Bournemouth conference will bring founders, creatives, technologists, educators and students together to discuss AI, future skills and digital creativity across the BCP area this October. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6398

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Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being given clearer recycling guidance after council checks found many items in recycling bins could not be recycled properly. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=2050

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Young people aged eight to 17 joined summer activities at Townsend and Chatterboxes, with YMCA Bournemouth highlighting friendship, confidence and youth leadership through local clubs. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=4737

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A Poole plant sale this Saturday will clear thousands of home grown plants while raising money for Chestnut Nursery’s therapeutic horticulture work with adults facing mental health conditions. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=8118

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The Chicago Bears are bringing two days of American football events to Bournemouth this weekend. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=3940

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Christchurch Quay Splash Park has ended its extended season after warm September weather gave families two extra weeks, following summer repairs and a reliable run. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=4873

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Happy Wednesday, 30 September 2026! It’s a cloudy day with good visibility and a fresh breeze coming from the South. The water temperature is 19°C. Please take care if heading to the coast, as our RNLI Lifeguards are no longer on duty following the end of the summer season...

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Police want to hear from witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage after an A31 collision in Ferndown which involved two cars and a passenger who later died. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=5598

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Town councillors have agreed to start conversations about whether Bournemouth could host the National Motor Museum when its lease at Beaulieu ends, with partners asked to test local support. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=5677

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Penn Hill residents in Poole are set to vote in November after Councillor Jo Clements resigned from BCP Council for personal reasons, with key registration and application deadlines now confirmed. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=1915

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Figures released under Freedom of Information rules show 351 EHCP assessment cases in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have exceeded the legal 20 week deadline, with one current wait now at 226 weeks. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=5716

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Hurn residents have until 12 October to request a parish council election, with 10 local electors needed to trigger a vote for the vacant seat. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=3703

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Part of Gervis Place in Bournemouth is expected to reopen in early 2027, with work continuing on new bus shelters, resurfacing and live travel displays. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=7123

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A cycling programme for people with hip pain in Bournemouth has won a national research prize. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=7002

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Cherry Tree Nursery in Northbourne has welcomed Dorset’s Lord Lieutenant, who praised its horticultural therapy programme for adults with mental health conditions during a visit to Bournemouth. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=5307

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A 120 mile walk from Bushey to Bournemouth has raised more than £90,000 for the Hunt Family Fund, which supports work to prevent violence against women. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=7688

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Will Young is set to return to Bournemouth on his Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, with a full band performance covering hits from more than two decades in music. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=7923

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A new public appeal aims to upgrade 288 defibrillators carried by Community First Responders who support patients before ambulance crews arrive across the South West in emergencies. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=5347

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Happy Tuesday, 29 September 2026! It’s a mild day with patchy rain and an 11 mph East wind. Visibility is good with the water at 19°C. Please stay safe while enjoying the coast, as RNLI Lifeguards are no longer on duty following the end of the summer season. Always check the...

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Relatives of serving Dorset Police officer PC Alex Ayre have shared words of remembrance, describing the love, laughter and friendship he brought to those around him. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=8473

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Artists and makers have a new registration window for the 2027 event, which will bring open studios, workshops, group shows and exhibitions to venues across Dorset. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=6279

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A hospital nurse has received a seven year prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a patient at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, where the woman had been taken after becoming unwell. bournemouthone.com/news/story?s=9598

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