The Bournemouth One News Centre

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• Ward Goodman acquires Dorset practice

  A Dorset financial services firm has expanded with the acquisition of a long established accountancy practice. Ward Goodman, which has offices in Ferndown and Shaftesbury, has merged with Graham Latham’s business and taken on around one hundred clients. Graham will remain involved as a consultant to ensure continuity. The move supports Ward Goodman’s plans for further regional growth in twenty twenty six and beyond.

• Tunnel plan to link Sandbanks and Studland

  A proposal has been put forward for a pedestrian and cycle tunnel between Sandbanks and Studland. The idea has been submitted to a competition run by a private tunnelling firm offering to build up to one mile of tunnel free of charge. Aaron Gibson, a local website developer, says the scheme would not carry cars and would not cost local taxpayers. He says the aim is to start a wider conversation about long term transport investment around Poole Harbour.

• Cherries extend unbeaten run to eight

  AFC Bournemouth have stretched their unbeaten Premier League run to eight games after a one all draw with Sunderland. Evanilson came off the bench at half time to head in the equaliser after sixty three minutes. Sunderland had led through Eliezer Mayenda in the first half. The point keeps the Cherries’ momentum going at Vitality Stadium.

• Christchurch FC hit by four senior resignations

  Christchurch Football Club has confirmed a series of senior departures in the last week. Manager Wayne Crutcher, Assistant Manager Adam Farmer, Secretary Giles Kilshawe-Fall and Head of Media Sara Taylor have all resigned. Wayne Crutcher has now joined Bashley Football Club as First Team Manager. Brad Gale will take interim charge of the team, while Alison Miller returns as Interim Club Secretary until the end of the season.

• Lane rental scheme aims to cut disruption

  Roadworks disruption across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could be cut in half under new plans from BCP Council. A lane rental scheme covering more than one hundred roads would charge utility companies up to two thousand five hundred pounds for works at the busiest times. Transport network manager Richard Pearson says the scheme could lead to a halving of roadworks, with a possible reduction of up to sixty nine per cent on key routes. The council expects the scheme to generate around two point three million pounds a year, with money reinvested in highway maintenance. Plans are due to be discussed by cabinet in early March.