
Erin Rhodes
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28-11-2023 16:09:20
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Today, I had lots of fun learning about oyster fishing with Poole’s Mayor, Pete Miles! 🦪🦪🚤🚤 Thanks, Dorset Oysters, for inviting me along!



Today, Prince William unveils a new partnership between Homewards and Lloyds Banking Group. HRH, Lloyds Bank’s CEO, the director of Homewards, the BHCA and the council are discussing a partnership to combat homelessness in BCP. Bournemouth Echo


HRH is talking with current and former residents at Millenium House. Resident Chloe said: “It’s nice to be somewhere where people really care.” Bournemouth Echo


The students at Bournemouth and Poole College are beyond excited to meet the Prince!! Bournemouth Echo

Yesterday's front page of the @bournemouthecho. It's deeply troubling that goods made with forced labour could be entering the UK — especially as they could be entering through Bournemouth Airport. 🛬 Read the full story by Erin Rhodes in the comments 👇


Weymans Avenue is closed following a fire which spread to two properties. Bournemouth Echo


Five fire engines are in attendance as well as the police and ambulance service. Bournemouth Echo


A section of the car park at Tesco Extra in Kinson is closed to allow a ladder to reach the affected properties. Bournemouth Echo


A resident said: “It’s not something you see everyday. “I hope everyone involved is okay.” Bournemouth Echo



Mansfield Road is closed following an underground fire. Multiple homes in the area have reportedly lost power, including The Victoria pub.Bournemouth Echo


The fire service left the scene with SSEN, who is working to resume power in several people's homes. Bournemouth Echo


Residents on Victoria Road seem to be the most affected by the outage. One resident said: “We’ve been told we won't have power till tomorrow. “Although it's a bit annoying, no one was injured, and it could have been a lot worse.” Bournemouth Echo


Following a VE Day service at Wimborne Minster, wreaths were laid at the war memorial on the green. We were joined by veterans, Wimborne’s MP, and Dorset’s PCC. Bournemouth Echo

