Bournemouth News and Events

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Bournemouth News October 2, 2025

Two-car crash at traffic lights causes delays
by andy.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Andy Jones on August 17, 2026 at 5:03 pm
A two-vehicle crash in Weymouth had caused delays to traffic.
LIVE: Fire breaks out on bridge over Weymouth Relief Road
on August 17, 2026 at 4:33 pm
A fire has broken out on a bridge over the Weymouth Relief Road between the Jurassic Roundabout and […]
Long delays to traffic as temporary lights go up along A35
by andy.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Andy Jones on August 17, 2026 at 4:17 pm
THERE are long delays to traffic on the A35 due to temporary traffic lights.
RECAP: Two vehicle crash at busy crossroads
on August 17, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Updates as they come on incident in Weymouth this afternoon
Summer beach fireworks display taking place tonight
by chloe.boden@newsquest.co.uk | Chloe Boden on August 17, 2026 at 1:19 pm
A fireworks display in Weymouth is taking place as normal tonight amid fears over wildfires across […]

Police appeal after two bikes stolen outside pub
by cymbeline.young@newsquest.co.uk | Cymbeline Young on August 17, 2026 at 2:49 pm
CCTV image released as part of Brockenhurst theft investigation
New play brings war evacuation memories and Covid experiences to the stage
by newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day on August 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm
The production aims to leave the audience rooting for Norman as he navigates challenges in both […]
Trio of fires reported over the weekend believed to have been started deliberately
by Richard.McLaughlin@newsquest.co.uk | Richard McLaughlin on August 17, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Three fires reported over the weekend are believed to have been started deliberately.
Dorset restaurant lauded for having 'top 3 fish and chips in the whole of England'
by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone on August 17, 2026 at 12:27 pm
The Club House was highly praised by Bite Twice Food Reviews, especially for its fish and chips
British mum outraged as people queue for hours to get sunbeds at Benidorm ITV hotel
by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle on August 17, 2026 at 11:45 am
Holidaymakers were filmed queuing for hours to claim sunbeds at a hotel from ITV's Benidorm in a […]

More support available to families, thanks to Dorset council’s new Family Hubs
by Dorset Council on November 30, 2023 at 6:03 pm
New Family Hubs are already enhancing the lives of parents and carers, with more set to open across […]
Round 4 of the Household Support Fund reopens for applications
by oliverconstantine on November 30, 2023 at 2:11 pm
Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF) will reopen for applications at 10am on Tuesday 5 […]
Committee approve Housing Strategy ahead of next week’s Cabinet. 
by rachaelballard on November 30, 2023 at 1:08 pm
One of Dorset Council’s key documents, the Housing Strategy, is a step closer to being adopted by […]
Dorset Road Fix 2023 – December resurfacing sites
by Dorset Council on November 29, 2023 at 5:59 pm
Our highways maintenance gangs continue to repair road damage in our area. To allow this work to […]
Sweet recognition for our highways team
by Dorset Council on November 29, 2023 at 3:18 pm
An innovative solution to reducing energy consumption, and saving money, received special […]