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Monday, December 23, 2024
Over 150 bus shelters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been upgraded with new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour and make travelling by bus a more welcoming and safer option. Poole Bus Station has also benefitted from the additional CCTV equipment, some of which...
Please find below details of shows and events at Lighthouse Poole for November 2024.   The Sensational 60s ExperienceFriday 1 November, 7pm, Concert HallA festival of nostalgia starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, Steve Ellis (the voice of Love Affair), Mike d’Abo (lead singer with Manfred Mann), The Fortunes, and...
Rally in Weymouth: Saturday 10 August A huge movement of unity against racism and fascism has appeared across the UK. Streets have been filled with people opposed to hatred and violence, showing solidarity with those who are the target of prejudice and discrimination. On Saturday, August 10, the solidarity movement will hold...
Work on a major investment in bus, walking, cycling and road improvements including resurfacing along the A3049/B3068 Ringwood Road in Poole, between Hunt Road and Mountbatten Roundabout starts on 2 September. Funded by a £17.5 million grant secured from central government’s Transforming Cities Fund, Ringwood Road, which is operating at maximum...
Many came by train from elsewhere. Some stayed overnight at campsites. Many were not from the local area. Holidaymakers who had not seen the warnings from the local media were confused. Many police officers were drafted in. Many of these officers are only used to following orders and lack...
The sun awoke for a blissful three days. Across thirteen stages and multiple stalls, tens of thousands flocked to the 2024 Camp Bestival for three days of family centric delight. Music, entertainment and culture was the vibe alongside a calm and pleasant atmosphere. For the grandparent, parent and child...
FAMILY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DORSET FOR A 16TH MAGICAL YEAR WITH SURPRISE CELEB APPEARANCES, ICONIC HEADLINERS & OVER 350 ACTS AND PERFORMERS. EARLY BIRD TICKET RELEASE ANNOUNCED – AND NEW FOR 2025, KIDS UNDER 5 GO FREE PLUS CAMP KIDS EXTRA AND REBRANDED LOO LOUNGE THE ‘HOUSE OF REFRESH’ TO...
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for much of the UK. The Met Office alert covers most of southern and northern England and the Midlands. It comes into force at 12am on Thursday and ends at 11.59pm. "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop on Thursday...
Fancy dress parade and surprise celebrity appearances on day three of Camp Bestival Dorset Aspiring designers filled up Camp Bestival’s first ever Camp Couture workroom as families and children made outfits from recycled materials - with over 100 outfits made across the weekend. It was all leading up to the...
In typical Camp Bestival fashion, the weekend’s first Castle Stage rave saw children, parents and grandparents singing and dancing, with Utah Saints and Mister Maker setting the tone for the rest of the weekend.  Family favourite, Hacker T Dog brought out Hey Duggee for a crowd sing-along to a backdrop...