The Bournemouth One News Centre

All the news you need for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with travel information and national headlines.

• Peace festival brings music to Boscombe

  Increase the Peace Festival returns to Boscombe High Street on Sunday the thirtieth of August. The bank holiday event will bring music, art, theatre, workshops and children’s activities to the town, with local residents, artists, volunteers and independent businesses involved. Performers include Freefall Collective at their first live gig in ten years, The Undercover Hippy, The Midnight Alliance, Suna Alan, TUTO Tribe and Kitty Stewart. Visitors can also take part in comic making, creative writing, African drumming, yoga and street art, while families will find storytelling, crafts, skateboarding and young DJs. Money raised will support charities working with refugees, recovery communities, young people’s mental health, food growing and resilience projects.

• Wingstop restaurant opening in Bournemouth

  Wingstop has applied to open a new restaurant in Bournemouth, seeking permission for shopfront changes and new signage. The proposed site is on Commercial Road, previously home to Franco Manca, and aims to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. The plans include a streamlined takeaway collection system and are expected to boost local economic activity. Public consultation on the application runs until August twentieth, with a decision to follow.

• Dorset staff miss mandatory cyber training

  A small number of Dorset Council staff have not completed mandatory cyber security training, raising concerns about risk. Some employees have also not finished disclosure and barring checks, though they are supervised until cleared. The council is investigating reasons for non-compliance and aims for full completion. Managers are expected to address these issues promptly.

• Rev Dan Washbrook to chair West Howe Board

  West Howe has appointed Reverend Dan Washbrook as Independent Chair of its Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. The role will see him lead a decade-long programme, with up to twenty million pounds invested in projects shaped by local people. The Board will work with residents and organisations to develop a long-term plan and set investment priorities. This marks a key step in empowering the community to shape West Howe’s future.

• BCP LIFE discount card welcomed by residents

  BCP Council’s BCP LIFE discount card has quickly attracted strong support from residents and local businesses. Over two thousand people have signed up in the first week, with more than thirty businesses offering exclusive deals. The card provides savings on council services and high street shops, aiming to help residents save money. More businesses are expected to join the scheme soon.