Emily Ford

5 days ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Disabled-led orchestra 'proves we are good enough'Eljay BrissThe Bournemouth ensemble of the National Open Youth Orchestra is performing in PooleA violinist says playing in a disabled-led youth orchestra is "a way of proving we are good enough". Cass Alabaster plays the violin and viola in the Bournemouth ensemble of the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO). He said performing in the group has meant having his needs as someone with a disability "understood and accepted".

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Firefighters tackle blaze on beach clifftopBCP CouncilThe fire broke out near Bournemouth pier by the East Cliff Zig Zag on Saturday eveningFirefighters have tackled a large blaze, which broke out along Bournemouth seafront. Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) have been putting out hotspots after a fire on the cliffside to the west of the East Cliff Zig Zag.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Murder charge after motorcyclist killed in crashGoogleMotorcyclist Joey Johnstone died at the scene in Moore Avenue after a crash with a Range RoverA woman has been charged with murder after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car, which reportedly failed to stop. Joey Johnstone, 28, died at the scene after the incident at 02:00 BST in Moore Avenue, Bournemouth, on 9 April. Dorset Police said it received reports Mr Johnstone was struck by a black Range Rover, which then left the area.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Ford |Marcus White

Media caption, Underground flames could be seen near The Victoria Cross pubEmily Ford & Marcus WhiteResidents have reported hearing explosions after manhole covers were "blown open" by an underground fire. Footage showed flames emerging from a manhole near The Victoria Cross pub in Parkstone, Dorset. The blaze, which was reported at about 12:30 BST, also caused a power cut in and around Ashley Road, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford |Marcus White

Residents hear explosions as fire erupts from manholesEmily Ford & Marcus WhiteUnderground flames could be seen near The Victoria Cross pubResidents have reported hearing explosions after manhole covers were "blown open" by an underground fire. Footage showed flames emerging from a manhole near The Victoria Cross pub in Parkstone, Dorset. The blaze, which was reported at about 12:30 BST, also caused a power cut in and around Ashley Road, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said.