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A World War II pillbox in Dorset was transformed into a bat hibernation shelter in 2025

The Mudeford Wood has seen an incredible transformation as a World War II pillbox is now home to roosting bats. Once part of the RAF Christchurch airfield, this area is vital for local wildlife. Funded by Heathland Mitigation Funding, the renovation features secure windows and grilles to protect the bats…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Local council leader hopes to cancel Bournemouth date of Marilyn Manson UK tour due to sexual misconduct allegations

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s Millie Earl wants to “reinforce the message that violence against women and girls isn’t something that’s acceptable in our community”

Metal Hammer · Jun 20, 2025

Overnight fire destroys Bournemouth beach huts

Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to East Beach on Bournemouth seafront

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

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Cyber attack crashes city council website with other UK authorities targeted

Portsmouth City Council said it had been hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by a group named NoName057(16).

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

‘Disrespectful’ artwork to stay in place near scene of drownings

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council reversed decision to remove 15 metre archway from beach after speaking with victims’ families.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

Council removes ‘disrespectful’ arts installation from Bournemouth beach

The move follows a complaint from the family of Joe Abbess, 17, who drowned off the Dorset beach in May.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Parents' fury after kid left LOCKED in coach overnight during school trip to London

A Year 6 pupil from Broadstone Middle School in Poole was locked on a coach overnight after falling asleep during a school trip to London and is believed to have been found the next day by the driver

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

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'UK's worst road' for massive potholes has more than 20 in 220yd stretch

Residents on 'Britain's worst road' for potholes have blasted their local council for creating a safety hazard after 21 of one of them were discovered across just a 220 yard stretch of tarmac

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Parking fine is 'unlawful discrimination,' furious campervan driver claims

Steven Foakes had made the long drive from Yorkshire down to Bournemouth to see his sister, but was hit with a £70 parking fine that he claimed was 'unlawful discrimination'

Daily Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

Work starts on 'move-on homes' scheme for homeless people in Dorset

The development in Poole is scheduled to be complete by next August, according to the contactors

Birmingham Post · Nov 4, 2022

Former Civil Service head Lord Kerslake to chair BCP Council urban generation firm

The senior parliamentary figure will lead the board of FuturePlace, which has been created to deliver multi-billion development plans for homes and jobs creation in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP)

Birmingham Post · Oct 10, 2022

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