Businesses across south east Dorset are being invited to apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000 to spend on new workplace facilities that encourage their employees to cycle to work.
A clearance programme has now started on the former Bistro on the Beach site to pave the way for a temporary catering venue before a brand new structure will be built.
There are delays of around 20 minutes on the A338 northbound following a collision on Tuesday evening.
Two men have been jailed for an assault in Bournemouth that left their victim with serious injuries.
A £25,000 appeal by the Swanage Railway Trust to help fund the restoration of the tender belonging to a unique Victorian T3 class steam locomotive is just £5,000 short of its total.
Eight parks across the conurbation are being turned into wildlife-rich sites, creating habitat and species resilience spaces.
Police and Ambulance services have attended an incident in Parkwood Road, Boscombe this morning.
Six men have been jailed following an extensive operation to tackle an organised crime group dealing class A drugs in Dorset.
BCP Council, faith groups, schools, businesses and others are joining forces to help local residents to renew their sense of belonging, support and friendliness.
Residents, visitors and businesses in and around central Boscombe are now able to access fast free public Wi-Fi.
BCP Council wants to hear views in its ongoing Issues and Options Consultation, which is part of the process in developing a draft Local Plan for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
A planning application has been submitted by BCP Council for improvements to be made to the bridge across the railway line on Glenferness Avenue.
Bournemouth is the 4th best place to throw a garden party in the UK just behind Bristol, Southampton and London according to a new survey.
The first residents, who have been waiting on the council’s housing register, are ready to move into nine brand-new council homes in Charminster, Bournemouth.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is transferring patients to the Village Hotel in Bournemouth to free up beds.
Bournemouth & Poole College is offering adults in Dorset the chance to upskill or re-train through government funded Train4Tomorrow skills bootcamps.
They are designed to meet regional skills gaps in digital and technical sectors.
As part of the Train4Tomorrow programme, ten training providers across the South West, including Bournemouth & Poole College, are offering adults access to 12-16 week intensive training courses to help them to boost existing skills or retrain for free.
The courses are open to adults aged 19+ who are employed or self-employed, career returners or those who have been unemployed for less than 12 months and looking to upskill or re-train.
Bournemouth & Poole College is offering free 12-week bootcamps in welding and marine electrical. Both courses are taught two days a week, and offer a guaranteed interview with a local employer upon completion.
The bootcamps have been developed alongside industry partners to upskill adults who have no prior experience in the sectors, and are looking to retrain for a new career.
The college’s welding bootcamp introduces learners to equipment and materials for Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, as well as engineering skills including drawings, measuring, and marking. No experience is needed prior to joining the course.
The bootcamp in marine electrical offers an introduction to installation, commissioning, and repair works for marine electrical systems and vessels, and principles of marine electrical engineering. The bootcamp is designed for anyone interested in working in the marine industry, with no prior experience needed.
Simone Tyrie, Employment & Skills Project Coordinator at Train4Tomorrow, says: “The Train4Tomorrow programme offers adults in Dorset access to free and flexible training programmes with little or no experience required. The courses, which are worth up to £3,000, have been developed in response to regional skills gaps and help to support people into secure and well-paid employment. As well as being free, the courses run for an intensive 12-16 weeks, meaning people juggling employment, and or careering responsibilities can gain skills really quickly, and start putting them into practice as soon as they complete the course.”
During the bootcamps, learners will gain practical skills and knowledge in welding or marine electrical to prepare them for progression onto an apprenticeship, further study, or employment.
One learner who has taken advantage of the opportunity to retrain in welding is Jac Bunney.
Jac reflects: “I loved metal work when I was at school in the 80s, but a career in welding just wasn’t something which was considered an option for girls back then.”
After trying her hand at a number of different careers, Jac wanted to pursue metal work which she remembered enjoying in her school days.
Jac says: “Now that my children have grown up and left home, I felt it was time to do something for me. I absolutely love it and it’s definitely the way I want to take my career.”
Nigel Smalley, Director of Learning for Engineering & Construction at Bournemouth & Poole College, says: “Train4Tomorrow bootcamps offer a fantastic way for adults to learn new skills and pursue a new career. It will be brilliant to see learners upskilling in something they’re passionate about, and launching a career in what they love.
“The bootcamps are also crucial in helping employers meet industry demands, and encouraging more people in the area to develop in-demand technical and digital skills. We are delighted to be partnering with local employers Sunseeker and Iracroft to fast-track our learners to interviews, and meet local labour needs.”
If you’re looking to learn new skills or to update your existing knowledge visit train4tomorrow.org.uk to discover a range of digital and technical courses. If you’d like to apply directly to the courses at Bournemouth & Poole College, starting on the 18th January (Welding) and 19th January (Marine Electrical), go to thecollege.co.uk/skills-bootcamps
Three men have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Bournemouth.
Four people have been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Bournemouth.
Community work carried out by Dorset Police’s Neighbourhood Policing teams has been celebrated as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action.
Officers carrying out searches to locate a missing teenage girl from Bournemouth are appealing for help from the public to find her.
National Highways has made some changes to the planned closure dates in the ongoing widening work for the A31 at Ringwood.
Dorset Police has appointed Chief Superintendent Rachel Farrell as Assistant Chief Constable to join the Force’s Executive Team.
A man has died whilst crossing the A31 westbound carriageway after his car collided with the central reservation on Friday evening.
Police closed the A31 in both directions between the M27 at junction 2 and the A338 in Ringwood on Friday evenig due to a serious collision.
The incident happened near the Rufus Stone services at the Ower Interchange.
As of midnight, the road is expected to remain closed throughout the night.
A diversion route is in operation via the A36 and A338.
Airfield Way in Christchurch is closed following a serious road traffic collision.
The road safety team at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is using new interactive display boards to engage with local communities.
Bournemouth’s popular Christmas Tree Wonderland has been hailed a resounding success for 2021, with hundreds of thousands of visitors coming to marvel at the illuminating displays lighting up the night sky from 19 November 2021 – 2 January 2022.
Work has started on significant improvements to the Castleman Trailway between Ashley Heath and West Moors by Dorset Council.
The C10 Station Road and the A35 through the New Forest are both fully closed till April 8th to allow the construction of a new bridge.
Assistant Chief Constable Sam de Reya has been successfully selected as the new Deputy Chief Constable for Dorset Police, Chief Constable Scott Chilton has announced.
Dorset Police has launched its Lift Legend Christmas drink-drive campaign, with over 50 licenced premises set to offer soft drinks to those who give free lifts home to friends and family after a night out.
Two new restaurants have opened at Castlepoint shopping centre in Bournemouth this week.
Holdenhurst Road between Lansdowne Roundabout and Station Roundabout in Bournemouth will be closed all this week to vehicles.
Christmas is officially back in Bournemouth with the opening of Christmas Tree Wonderland today.
Multiple-occupancy houses and licensed premises were targeted during a day of action as police and partner agencies came together to tackle anti-social behaviour in Bournemouth.
The eastbound entry slip road at the ‘Verwood Junction’ is closed to traffic from 29th October till November 2022.
The planned half-term closure of the main Verwood to Ringwood road will now go ahead as planned despite being postponed.
Work on the A31 widening scheme in Ringwood has been delayed meaning the A31 entry slip from the Verwood junction will remain open for an extra 10 days.
The planned half-term closure of the main Verwood to Ringwood road has been postponed.
The B3081 was scheduled to be shut to vehicles from 7.30am On October 25th to 5pm, October 29th 2021.
But in a discussion on the multiple roadworks currently planned for Verwood, Councillor Toni Coombs announced the closure has been put off following action by local councillors.
We’ve requested more information but for now, we can confirm the tree felling work will not be going ahead during half-term.
Meanwhile, tonight (9pm) sees the start of the A31 eastbound entry sliproad towards Ringwood being closed around the clock till Christmas.
For more details on roadworks taking place today and every day in Verwood, visit our dedicated page at VerwoodToday.co.uk/roadworks.
At least four sets of roadworks are causing lengthy delays for commuters this week as Verwood is hit by temporary traffic lights in key locations.
Officers carrying out searches to locate a missing man in the Ferndown area are appealing for help from the public to find him.
A man has sadly died from his injuries sustained following a road traffic collision in Ferndown.
Love was in the air at the weekend as Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf played host to its first wedding couple on Saturday.
Additional Police resources will be in place across Dorset with agencies reminding people to respect each other and behave responsibly while enjoying the game
Two BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism students at Bournemouth University have been nominated in the Independent Radio News awards in association with Sky News.
Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Officers investigating a sexual assault in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to speak to
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has entered into a new partnership with Tricuro, which provides care support for Dorset Council and BCP Council, to reach more vulnerable people with potentially life-saving fire safety advice
The local beach check app developed to help beach-goers check busy beaches following a surge in visitors last summer is set to go national after being backed by central government
A campaign aimed at preventing children from going missing at busy beaches has been re-launched following a surge in demand on emergency resources