Bournemouth One

10/07/2025

News: A man in his 40s has sadly died following a serious collision on Talbot Avenue in Bournemouth this evening (Thursday) - roads in the area remain closed.

A motorcyclist in his forties has died following a crash on Talbot Avenue in Bournemouth last night. It happened just before 6pm and involved a grey BMW and a black and white Honda bike. Emergency services attended, but sadly the man died at the roadside. Police are asking anyone who saw wh

10/07/2025

Live: Talbot Avenue in Bournemouth is blocked both ways due to an incident between Wimborne Road at the East Avenue roundabout, and the Talbot Roundabout with Glenfurness Avenue..

Talbot Avenue in Bournemouth is blocked both ways due to an incident between Wimborne Road at the East Avenue roundabout, and the Talbot Roundabout with Glenfurness Avenue. This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Thursday (10/07/2025 6:49pm). You can hear more traffic and travel new

10/07/2025

Families across Bournemouth and the wider region could benefit from a unique fundraising challenge this summer, as Home-Start Wessex looks to recruit 20 people to take part in this year’s Dorset Plane Pull. Taking place on 25th August at Bournemouth Airport, the event sees teams of 20 pull a 35,000 kg Boeing 737 a distance of 50 metres..

A Bournemouth charity is calling for 20 people to help pull a plane and raise funds for families in crisis. Home-Start Wessex is entering a team in the Dorset Plane Pull this August, where participants pull a Boeing seven three seven. The charity supports parents with young children across Bou

10/07/2025

A Bournemouth charity supporting people affected by homelessness has received a donation of £500 from the St Martin’s Trust. Hope Housing, Training & Support welcomed trustees and friends of the Trust to its base in St Swithuns Road to show how the funds will help residents rebuild their lives..

A Bournemouth charity helping people affected by homelessness has received a donation from a local Christian trust. Hope Housing, Training and Support welcomed a group from the St Martin’s Trust for a tour of its site in St Swithuns Road. The Trust gave five hundred pounds and heard how the charit...

10/07/2025

More people in Bournemouth will be able to access help when feeling vulnerable in public as the Safe Places scheme expands across the area. There are currently 152 Safe Places in operation across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, based in cafés, shops, libraries and other public venues..

The Safe Places scheme in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is being expanded to help more people feel safe in public. It already includes over one hundred and fifty venues, like cafés and libraries, where trained staff can support anyone feeling vulnerable. Originally designed for people with le...

10/07/2025

Business News: Dorset funeral firm wins top regional family business award

A Dorset funeral company has been named the best family business across the South, South West and Wales. Douch Family Funeral Directors, which runs seven branches including in Poole and Wimborne, picked up the title at a ceremony in London. The firm has been in the same family for over one hun

10/07/2025

It’s Thursday! Along the coast today we’re expecting good visibility and winds from the south. Lowest tide 4:11am, highest tide 9:20pm, water temp 17c, and sunset will be at 9:19pm. Don’t forget to take Bournemouth One with you today! play.bournemouth.one

09/07/2025

Live: A31 in St Leonards is congested westbound due to a collision near the Palmersford Roundabout – traffic is very slow moving from St Leonards..

A31 in St Leonards is congested westbound due to a collision near the Palmersford Roundabout - traffic is very slow moving from St Leonards. This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Wednesday (09/07/2025 5:42pm). You can hear more traffic and travel news this evening on the radio via

09/07/2025

Weekly firework displays are returning to Bournemouth and Poole every Thursday and Friday night throughout the summer holidays – but nothing regular confirmed for Christchurch. BCP Council has confirmed 12 nights of free fireworks, starting Friday 25 July in Bournemouth and Thursday 31 July in Poole..

Bournemouth and Poole’s free fireworks are back from later this month. Displays will light up the skies every Friday night in Bournemouth and every Thursday on Poole Quay. Each show starts at ten o’clock, with family entertainment in Poole from seven. Councillor Andy Martin says the events are s...

09/07/2025

Live: A338 in Bournemouth is partially blocked northbound due to an incident just north of the Cooper Dean roundabout – traffic coping well currently..

A338 in Bournemouth is partially blocked northbound due to an incident just north of the Cooper Dean roundabout - traffic coping well currently. This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Wednesday (09/07/2025 4:25pm). You can hear more traffic and travel news this afternoon on the rad

09/07/2025

Live: A31 in Ferndown is partially blocked eastbound due to a multi-vehicle collision between the West Moors junction and the McDonald’s roundabout with Ringwood Road...

A31 in Ferndown is partially blocked eastbound due to a multi-vehicle collision between the West Moors junction and the McDonald's roundabout with Ringwood Road.. This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Wednesday (09/07/2025 3:35pm). There's also a crash near the Merley roundabout, w

09/07/2025

A new scheme to help residents without driveways charge electric vehicles at home is set to be discussed by BCP Council’s Cabinet next week. Councillors will consider a cross-pavement charging trial on 16 July, with proposals to embed cable channels into pavements in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole..

BCP Council is considering a new scheme to help residents charge electric cars at home, even if they don’t have a driveway. The Cabinet will meet next week to discuss a trial allowing charging cables to run safely across pavements using embedded gullies and secure sockets. Residents would be abl