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A crowd gathers for a Remembrance Sunday service with dignitaries and military personnel in attendance.
Community Spirit

Bournemouth Remembrance Sunday with first town council service

Bournemouth Town Council held its first Remembrance Sunday service at Central Gardens, uniting the community to honour those who served and sacrificed.

Joao Mucci 1 day ago Local News
Bright fireworks in green, red and white exploding in the night sky over a dark park area.
Bournemouth Fireworks 2026 at Littledown

Bournemouth Fireworks 2026 at Littledown

Bournemouth Fireworks 2026 at Littledown featured three fireworks displays, live entertainment, a giant funfair and family-friendly activities, creating a full evening of Bonfire Night fun.

Joao Mucci 2 days ago
Emergency services personnel in high-visibility jackets gathered near a gas leak site in Bournemouth
Local Incident

Major gas leak in Bournemouth leads to evacuation

A major gas leak on St Michael’s Road, Bournemouth forced hundreds to evacuate. Fire crews and utility teams worked quickly to manage the emergency and repair the damage.

Joao Mucci 3 days ago
Emergency services personnel gather on St Michael’s Road, Bournemouth, near a fire engine and police vehicles.
Local Alert

Gas leak in Bournemouth emergency response on St Michael’s Road

Emergency crews respond to a gas leak on St Michael’s Road Bournemouth, with residents evacuated and support centres opened. Avoid the area until it is declared safe.

Joao Mucci 4 days ago
Colourful fireworks display lighting up the night sky over a crowd of spectators
New Year Celebrations

Bournemouth New Year's Eve 2026: No Official Council Fireworks Display

Bournemouth will welcome 2027 with lively New Year's Eve parties at the Pier and Pavilion and the Christmas Market's last day, but no official council fireworks display is planned.

Joao Mucci 3 November 2026
A hand holding a bag of Glens of Antrim hand cooked potato crisps on a wooden table with a plate and dipping sauce
Business News

Glens of Antrim closure ends 54 years of potato and crisp supply

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, a key UK crisp and potato supplier for 54 years, has closed after financial difficulties led to administration, affecting 95 employees.

Joao Mucci 2 November 2026
A lifeguard tower on stilts at Bournemouth Beach with a sandy foreground and beach huts in the background.
Beach Safety

Bournemouth beach safety improved with new lifeguard towers along seafront

Bournemouth has installed new lifeguard towers along its seafront to boost beach safety, enhancing lifeguard visibility and emergency response for visitors.

Joao Mucci 2 November 2026

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