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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
2 1/1 A BOURNEMOUTH man has gifted an impressive portrait to the mayor of Bournemouth. Cllr George Farquhar was delighted to receive a portrait of himself created by Dhanraz Ramdharry, a local artist. The painting also pays homage to one of George’s charities, Every Paw Matters, in Bournemouth. George said: “I first met the artist Dhanraz Ramdharry at my first mayoral engagement with Billy, my rescue greyhound.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
BCP Council has submitted a licensing application to sell alcohol at two of its kiosks. Fisherman’s Walk Kiosk and Manor Steps Kiosk in Bournemouth have had applications submitted to sell alcohol until 7.30pm. The application proposes the alcohol is sold from 9.30am until 7.30pm Monday to Friday. However, there are conditions to ensure that Bournemouth remains a safe location to consume alcoholic beverages.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
Richard Bromell of Charterhouse with the poster (Image: Charterhouse) RARE music memorabilia from a popular British band is being auctioned in Sherborne. A rare 1965 Beatles advertising poster for their album Help! has been donated to the Dorset Blind Association and is expected to fetch £1,000 at a specialist auction hosted by Charterhouse in Sherborne.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
4 1/1 LOVE and heartfelt sentiments were in abundance as care homes across the south marked Valentine’s Day with festive gatherings and special celebrations. All 21 care homes owned and operated by Colten Care in Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, and Wiltshire participated in the annual celebration of love, fostering a warm and joyous atmosphere among residents and staff.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
Maison Mirabeau’s legacy is one of dedication and passion for Provence’s esteemed rosé wines. (Image: Sophie BELLARD) A POPULAR event in Sandbanks has announced its brand partner for the 2025 event later this year. Maison Mirabeau’s legacy is one of dedication and passion for Provence’s esteemed rosé wines. In 2010, Jeany and Stephen Cronk relocated from London to Provence to establish a world-class rosé brand.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
Splashdown in Tower Park. (Image: UGC) A WATER park based in Poole is set to reopen this month following maintenance issues, with some noticeable changes. Splashdown in Tower Park closed in December 2024 for essential maintenance. After closing for routine maintenance, Splashdown discovered an unexpected engineering issue that needed urgent repair. Splashdown has announced it is set to reopen on February 14, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
The tawny owl which was possibly involved in a crash (Image: Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue) A TAWNY owl in distress was recently rescued thanks to the vigilance of a birdwatcher and the swift response of Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue. The owl, which was possibly involved in a crash, was discovered soaking wet, motionless, and perched precariously on a low branch overhanging a fast-flowing stream during daylight hours, an unusual sight for this nocturnal species.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
3 1/1 MEET the environmentally friendly gardener from Bournemouth carrying out his business by bike. Dominic Goldup, who runs Alumhurst Gardening Services, is on a mission to show bikes can be largely used to replace diesel vans in a bid to help protect the environment. His independent gardening business offers professional horticultural services, tree surgery, site and waste clearance and other garden services.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
A Morebus bus. (Image: Newsquest) A BUS was forced to cancel its route after an incident in Poole. A Morebus service from Tollerford Road to Poole was forced to abandon its route after a car pulled out in front of the bus at around 7am this morning, February 12. The vehicle suffered minor damage and no injuries were reported. A spokesperson for Morebus said: “A car pulled out in front of the bus whilst the bus was out of service and heading to its starting point.
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2 months ago | 
bournemouthecho.co.uk | Abigail Kinsella
MORE than £50,000 has been raised for charity in memory of a man described as a ‘life force’ and ‘joy to all.' Tim Crossin was a former Royal Marine Commando, father of two, and grandfather of five who passed away in December 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was diagnosed with cancer four times and underwent extensive chemotherapy since 2016 but still found time to carry out his charity work through cold dip events.
