Redevelopment continues at Poole Museum

Work on the second phase of the redevelopment of Poole Museum’s three historic buildings is well underway following the successful completion of the first phase earlier this year. The initial work included repairs, re-roofing, glazing, insulation, and the installation of solar panels to make the museum more sustainable and protect its historic buildings for the […]



Fireworks

Fun and fireworks on Poole Quay

Join family and friends from 5pm on Sunday 5 November for entertainment and live music along the quay, with the firework display starting at 8pm. The annual event commemorates the anniversary of Guy Fawkes failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Councillor Millie Earl, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Connected […]



New radio station for Bournemouth

A new radio station for Bournemouth is launching next year covering local news and playing the best songs on the radio. The announcement of Bournemouth One today came 100 years to the day (17 October 2023) after the launch of 6BM – Bournemouth’s first radio station which lasted 16 years. Bournemouth One will offer a […]



Christmas Tree Wonderland refresh

Free festive illuminations will light up Bournemouth this winter as Christmas Tree Wonderland returns with a refresh for its sixth year. The glittering light trail, organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and main sponsor Coastal BID, is on from 17 November – 1 January 2024. Visitors to the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth, will […]



Health and wellbeing project to continue in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe

A popular health and wellbeing scheme helping people live healthier lifestyles is set to continue with the local community now developing the project. Launched in 2021, the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council ASPIRE project, funded by the European Union, provided opportunities for unemployed people living with obesity or weight issues to live healthier lifestyles and […]



Free wifi on Boscombe seafront to boost business

A free public wifi service delivered by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Smart Place programme is now live along Boscombe seafront. Businesses can promote their services through bespoke landing pages on the free wifi portal, which has been funded by the government’s Towns Fund programme. Residents and visitors to Boscombe can benefit from the […]



Turbo stunt plane in first for festival

The world’s first turbo jet-powered Pitts Special muscle bi-plane will be thundering through the skies at Bournemouth Air Festival this year. Former RAF Tornado pilot Richard Goodwin will be displaying his unique G-JPIT bi-plane, which he has reengineered to include two massive ATM Lynx Jet engines. The plane can perform aerobatic manoeuvres such as double-hammerheads […]



Talks on air show future well underway

Talks between the business community and BCP Council to explore the future of Bournemouth Air Festival have been making progress over the last month. Significant financial pressures on the council means that BCP Council’s Three Towns Alliance leadership must look at new ways of sustainably financing the free event in future. A decision to form […]



Photos of Camp Bestival 2023

In pictures – Camp Bestival Dorset 2023 at Lulworth Castle



15th birthday bonanza at Camp Bestival

Returning to Lulworth Castle for its 15th birthday, the UK’s favourite family festival, Camp Bestival Dorset delivered an array of incredible acts, standout moments aboard HMS Camp Bestival and epic celebrations across four magical days. From brilliant sunshine to traditional English showers, the change in weather didn’t dampen the birthday bash as festival goers embraced […]