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Planners have refused a boundary wall and fence proposal at 18 Rolls Drive in Bournemouth after deciding it would harm the open street scene and create an overly dominant frontage. https://bmth.one/2763

Concerns have been raised that the proposed Wessex mayoral authority may not reflect the urban needs of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as powers move from Whitehall. https://bmth.one/3458

Plans to give Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole greater control over local decisions have received Government support. https://bmth.one/6410

A Bournemouth University team used ancient DNA from crane bones across Europe to show a bird once thought extinct was a larger common crane rather than a separate species. https://bmth.one/1132

First time buyers near Ferndown are being invited to learn about a proposed Government homebuying scheme. https://bmth.one/3949

Planning permission means the Studland House and Bournemouth Gateway Building car parks can continue being used by the public alongside university parking for five years. https://bmth.one/3114

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to join a wider Wessex strategic authority, with an elected mayor and more regional decision making planned. https://bmth.one/8944

Happy Wednesday, 28 October 2026! It’s an overcast day at the bay with good visibility. Winds are blowing at 9 mph from the West South West, and the water is a cool 19 degrees. With a UV index of 0 and high humidity, it’s a calm day to enjoy the coast. Stay safe and enjoy the fresh air!

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on the A31 eastbound at Stoney Cross. One lane is out between Picket Post and Stoney Cross, and you can expect delays of around 20 minutes. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes is asking the Government for funding guarantees and specialist support so BCP Council can take part effectively in any Wessex devolution deal. https://bmth.one/6786

A programme of improvements at The Junction in Broadstone includes pool, roof, solar, gym and sports hall work for people who use the centre throughout the year. https://bmth.one/2552

Happy Tuesday, 27 October 2026! It’s a breezy one at the bay today with light drizzle and poor visibility. Winds are blowing at 27 miles per hour from the South South West, and the water is a steady 19 degrees. Please stay safe if you’re heading out to the coast, and keep an...

A new arena tour date at the Bournemouth International Centre has been listed, with subscriber early sale access this Thursday and general sale following this Friday for fans. https://bmth.one/2843

Respect Orders coming into effect this week will let courts restrict repeat adult offenders and require treatment, with Bournemouth West’s MP backing their use locally. https://bmth.one/3171

New podcast and video production studios have opened inside The Dolphin shopping centre in Poole. https://bmth.one/4650

A Section 215 notice requires fencing and a cypress hedgerow to be removed from land at Comet Way after complaints about its condition, which officers say is affecting neighbourhood amenity in Christchurch. https://bmth.one/8285

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on New Road in West Parley near Elizabeth Road. Traffic is slow in the area. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

Six young people found on rooftops above Commercial Road in Bournemouth were safely reunited with their parents and given 48 hour exclusion notices from the town centre. https://bmth.one/7441

A five bedroom home in Bournemouth’s Feversham Avenue could be converted into an Ofsted registered children’s home for three young people, under plans now out for consultation. https://bmth.one/6048

People with vans and spare time are being asked to support a January Christmas tree recycling collection for Diverse Abilities across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and Ringwood after the festive period. https://bmth.one/9784

Bournemouth’s independent horror film festival is expanding to a full weekend at Pavilion Dance South West in March 2027, with VIP passes also being introduced. https://bmth.one/1706

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on Dorset Way in Poole near the Tower Park Roundabout. Expect slow traffic in the area. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

More than 100 young carers from Dorset schools will meet employers at a Bournemouth University summit which is designed to improve access to training and work. https://bmth.one/4404

Happy Monday, 26 October 2026! It’s a mild day at the coast with water temperatures at 19°C. Expect good visibility despite some patchy rain nearby. Winds are blowing from the South West at 9 miles per hour. UV levels are low today, so enjoy a breezy walk along the shore. Stay...

Fire crews are attending the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as a precaution, a hospital statement has confirmed. https://bmth.one/3622

Fallen trees have blocked roads and footpaths across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole following 2 weekend storms. https://bmth.one/7478

Sergeant Jen Hussey has been recognised at a national police conference for her leadership in response policing and her support for colleagues, victims and communities. https://bmth.one/2031

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on the A338 Spur Road southbound. It is affecting traffic on the approach to the Blackwater for Hurn junction, starting from the Ashley Heath Interchange. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

Happy Sunday, 25 October 2026! It’s a beautiful, clear day at the beach with good visibility and a water temperature of 19 degrees. Be mindful of the brisk 25 miles per hour wind blowing from the West. Enjoy the fresh air, and remember that UV levels are at zero today. Stay...

Happy Saturday, 24 October 2026! It’s an overcast day with good visibility, so it’s perfect for a coastal walk. Winds are blowing at 12 miles per hour from the West, and the water temperature is a brisk 19 degrees. Enjoy the fresh air by the bay, and don't forget that the sun...

🚙🚙🚙 A tree is down on Beechey Road in Bournemouth near the Nuffield Hospital. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

Charities and community projects across the South Coast can apply for the latest Hendy Foundation grants, with Wimborne Cricket Club supporting the new funding round after its October auction. https://bmth.one/1423

Young carers from across Dorset took part in funded summer activity days, with Dorset Freemasons volunteering at sessions in Poole Park, Moors Valley and Lytchett Minster. https://bmth.one/9171

Families can find museum trails, leisure activities, Halloween events and outdoor walks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole during the October school holiday, with several venues running themed sessions for children. https://bmth.one/2791

Key West on Bournemouth Pier will host a Labyrinth inspired masked ball in November, with live bands, DJ sets, themed drinks and volunteer made props. https://bmth.one/1370

Happy Friday, 23 October 2026! It’s a bit wet out there with light rain today, and we have breezy conditions with winds blowing from the South South East at 29 miles per hour. Visibility remains good despite the damp weather, and the water temperature is a steady 19 degrees...

Main Story Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Italian side AC Milan with 2 penalties and a free kick. https://bmth.one/8249

Councillors have approved a five bedroom HMO in Boscombe, with conditions on management and resident numbers after concerns over parking, noise and local HMO density were raised by neighbours and ward councillors. https://bmth.one/5620

Councils covering Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and wider Wessex will work with Government after the Prime Minister backed plans for a Mayoral Strategic Authority to support devolved powers and investment. https://bmth.one/6420

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on Wimborne Road in Kinson. It is located at the junction with Tesco and Kinson Road. Traffic is slow in the area. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on Wessex Way. It is causing long delays in both directions between County Gates and the Bournemouth West Roundabout. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on Gravel Hill in Poole. It is affecting traffic southbound from the A31 through to Poole Crematorium and northbound from Canford Heath Road. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.

The A338 Spur Road northbound closure will begin later tonight to give AFC Bournemouth and AC Milan supporters more time to leave after the match if the weather permits. https://bmth.one/2944

Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can attend seasonal events at Littledown, including discos, fireworks, markets and quizzes running through October, November and December. https://bmth.one/7714

Hope HTS is refurbishing a Bournemouth building that has stood empty for six years to create supported accommodation for 11 formerly homeless people before Christmas. https://bmth.one/3015

🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on the A31 at Bere Regis heading west after Winterborne Zelston. This is causing long delays on the approach. If you are heading west, you might want to use the A35 as an alternative route. Listen to Bournemouth One for more or see our website.