The Bournemouth One News Centre

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• Christchurch names new mayor for 2026-27

  Christchurch has formally appointed Councillor Maggie Fidler as town mayor for the new municipal year. Councillor Sandra Prudom has been appointed Deputy Mayor, with both roles confirmed during the civic and ceremonial mayor making at Druitt Hall. The ceremony included a procession from the old town hall, led by the town crier and joined by Scouts, Guides, councillors and civic representatives. Councillor Fidler says she wants to improve engagement across Christchurch.

• Heat-health alert issued for South West

  A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the South West, with vulnerable people warned to take extra care during the warm weather.

• Adventure Wonderland plans face refusal

  Plans to redevelop the former Adventure Wonderland site near Bournemouth Airport have been recommended for refusal over safety and parking concerns.

• Ideas for half-term across BCP area

  Families across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a wide choice of May half term activities. Events include nature trails, creative workshops, sport, live shows and outdoor attractions, with options taking place across museums, parks, leisure centres and local venues. Councillor Richard Herrett said the programme brings a “fantastic mix” of family activities, adding that it is a good time to “get out and about, try something new” and support local attractions and businesses.

• Calls grow for rape sentence review

  The Attorney General’s Office has received multiple requests to review the sentences handed to three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire.