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.
Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
REIDsteel has won planning permission for a major redevelopment of its site in Christchurch.
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.
James Stokoe & Mark Gamble are to remain in place as the management team for the next 18 months at Wimborne Town Football Club.
Work is set to begin in March on the construction of new cycle routes along Wimborne Road East and West in Ferndown between Canford Bottom and Trickett’s Cross roundabouts.
A ranger buggy has been found burnt out and abandoned near Potterne Park after being stolen from Moors Valley.
Frequent visitors to Poole Park will have noticed developments are happening at pace at Poole Park Railway.
Tesla is making plans to move into the former Porsche garage on New Road in Ferndown.
Verwood Hub has announced the line-up for the first Comedy Store of 2022 taking place on Friday 25th February.
Residents at a care home in Verwood have completed a New Year fitness challenge by taking 60,000 steps in under two weeks.
Two men in their 20s and a teenage boy sustained injuries and attended hospital for treatment following reports of a fight in a Poole pub.
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.
Fire crews are dealing with an incident at the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks.
The Morrisons filling station in Verwood was closed on Wednesday evening following a spillage on the forecourt.
Four people have been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Bournemouth.
All 708 staff from Barclays House in Poole are to be relocated, leaving the landmark property vacant for the first time since it opened 46 years ago.
Former Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce secretary Christina Pengelly is the new manager of the newly formed Christchurch Business Improvement District (BID).
Community work carried out by Dorset Police’s Neighbourhood Policing teams has been celebrated as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are to see one of the lowest Council Tax increases in the country as part of BCP Council’s budget proposals.
A route for cyclists and pedestrians in Poole will benefit from major improvements this year.
The busy waterside path from Turks Lane to the sluice gate at Whitecliff will be widened to create a safer and separated cycleway and footpath.
Last year BCP Council ran a public consultation on plans to create a safer environment for those cycling or walking this route. Over three-quarters of respondents agreed with the improvements.
The council listened to views expressed and has amended the positioning of the cycle route and the nature of the separation with the footpath.
Funding for the project has now been received, with work beginning this spring.
Councillor Mike Greene, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Sustainability said: “The large response from residents shows that they welcome an easier and safer route through this beautiful stretch of Poole’s waterside, and I am delighted that it will be improved this summer.
This is only part one of the sustainable travel plans we have for this area. We’re also working to secure funding approval for a second phase of improvements, which will continue through to Baiter Park and link with the wider cycle network and towards the town.”
National Cycle Routes 2 and 25 both run along sections of the BCP area’s coastline. The upgraded cycleway at Whitecliff and Baiter will provide a connection between the two at the edge of Poole Harbour.
A crew from Verwood Fire Station has recused a deer trapped in a gate at Verwood Care Home.
National Highways has made some changes to the planned closure dates in the ongoing widening work for the A31 at Ringwood.
Aroma Verwood will be opening its doors on Monday 7th February at 8am, the business has announced.
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.
A woman in her 70s has died following a road traffic collision in Airfield Way, Christchurch.
Lidl has notified authorities that it plans to extend its car park at the new Verwood store by demolishing 1 Shard Close.
The road safety team at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is using new interactive display boards to engage with local communities.
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder following the death of a man at an address in Christchurch.
Poole Museum will be transformed into a new cultural centre and community hub thanks to a £2.24 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A 15-year-old girl from the Christchurch area has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender by detectives conducting a murder investigation.
Tatnam Road in Poole has now reopened following a decision by BCP Council Cabinet last month.
Four new electric refuse vehicles are now collecting waste across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Morrisons in Verwood was the target of extra Police presence on Thursday evening following reports of anti-social behaviour.
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.
Officers are looking for information in relation to a burglary near Wimborne.
Work has started on significant improvements to the Castleman Trailway between Ashley Heath and West Moors by Dorset Council.
All the events planned for the first six months of 2022 at the Verwood Hub have been announced by Dorset Council.
Darren Shepherd and Danny Taylor have been announced as the new First Team Management at Verwood Town FC.
Therapy teams at the Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals are appealing for the return of therapy equipment so it can be reused and recycled for other patients.
Adrian Arnold has announced he’s resigned from his position as Chairman of Verwood Town Football Club.
Verwood Rotary and Forest FM have teamed up once again this year to take Santa in his mobile Grotto to local first schools.
With just Christmas just around the corner, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has released some top tips to help keep your family safe over the festive period!
A catapult has been seized by Dorset Police from a young person in Bugdens Copse, Verwood.
Creative residents at a Verwood care home have handed over home-made Christmas wreaths to the homeless.