The Bournemouth One News Centre

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

• Man charged after fatal collision in Poole

  A man from Bournemouth has been charged after a fatal collision in Poole. Police found a twenty-six-year-old man unresponsive on Wimborne Road, and it was later confirmed he had been involved in a collision with a vehicle that left the scene. Following an investigation, a fifty-one-year-old man was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. The family of the man who died has been kept informed by officers.

• Tourist levy considered in BCP 10-year plan

  A visitor levy for overnight stays in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has been suggested in a new ten-year growth plan. Some councillors expressed concern that such a levy could discourage the very guests who support local hotels, restaurants and attractions, while day visitors contribute less economically. The plan aims to boost the area's economy by twenty thirty-six, but questions remain about its impact on hospitality. Despite concerns, the plan was broadly supported by councillors.

• Poole mechanic jailed for scamming customers

  A Poole mechanic has been jailed for scamming customers by taking payments for car repairs and not delivering the promised work. Mark Douglas Lowe was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court after admitting multiple fraud offences, with more than twenty victims identified across several counties. Trading Standards and Dorset Police worked together to investigate the offences, which totalled around twenty-two thousand pounds. Lowe is banned from offering mechanic services or being a company director for five years.

• In photos: Bournemouth Airport at 85

  Bournemouth Airport is celebrating 85 years after recording its busiest year in history. The site began as RAF Hurn in August nineteen forty-one before entering civilian control and becoming London’s transatlantic airport until Heathrow opened. Almost one point four million passengers used the airport in the year to April, an increase of twenty-six per cent on the previous twelve months. Multiple airlines have expanded their Bournemouth operations, while more than forty destinations are now served and further Jet2 growth is planned. Passenger facilities have also been expanded, while the airport continues to handle international freight and temporarily host Royal Air Force aircraft.

• Roadworks this week for east Dorset & BCP

  Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and east Dorset should expect delays this week due to ongoing roadworks on several major routes. The most significant disruption is on Ringwood Road, with temporary lights and a northbound closure in Poole until late August, while Richmond Park Road and Canford Magna also face closures. In Wimborne and east Dorset, Stone Lane and West Borough are affected, and Christchurch may see minor delays from utility works. Some temporary lights and overnight resurfacing are set to finish soon, but travellers are advised to check for updates as schedules can change.