Poole12 hrs agoFood waste collections to start six months lateTwo councils in Hampshire miss a government target for weekly collections by six months.12 hrs ago13 hrs agoCouncil tax rises by 6.74% in seaside conurbationBCP councillors also agreed £14m of cuts and the removal of council tax discounts on beach huts.13 hrs ago2 days agoYoung carer's confidence 'skyrocketed' after BBC winA young carer’s confidence ‘skyrocketed straight away’ after winning a BBC award, her mum has said.2 days ago2 days agoThousands of street car chargers to be installedDrivers without off-street parking will benefit from 3,000 new on-street car charging points.2 days ago6 days agoCould three towns be better than one in culture bid?Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are running together to become the UK's first Town of Culture.6 days ago7 days agoWhat is the 17th Century Swash Channel shipwreck? Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form part of a shipwreck from 1631.7 days ago8 days agoTrial shows parking fines should rise, resort saysHigher parking fines in Bournemouth and Poole in August 2025 were a success, a council says.8 days ago14 Feb 2026Dealer with drugs haul worth over £150,000 jailedJose Ivo Ferreira, from Poole, admitted possessing large amounts of cocaine, ketamine and marijuana.14 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Police gain powers to quell football fans disorderCourt orders covering anti-social behaviour and face coverings are in force for Saturday's game.14 Feb 2026...