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• Upton and Poole Parks Win Green Flag Award

  Upton Country Park and Poole Park have been recognised with the Green Flag Award, highlighting their status among the best parks in the country. The award celebrates the hard work of staff and volunteers who maintain these spaces for the community and support local wildlife. Parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole play a vital role in providing safe and accessible places for relaxation and wellbeing. The recognition reflects ongoing efforts to protect and enhance green spaces for everyone.

• Dorset Way maintenance to prevent potholes

  A major maintenance project will take place on Dorset Way in Poole to help prevent potholes and extend the road’s lifespan. The work will cover over eight kilometres and be delivered in three phases, with overnight and weekend schedules to minimise disruption. Temporary closures and speed limits will be in place during the works. The council aims to avoid more costly repairs in the future by acting now.

• PM Backs Dorset Family Seeking Crash Inquiry

  Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has secured support from the incoming Prime Minister for a Dorset family seeking answers after a fatal helicopter crash. She raised the issue in Parliament, highlighting the need for truth and equal representation for bereaved families. The family of Major Anthony Hornby MBE, who died in the 1994 Chinook crash, are campaigning for a public inquiry. Andy Burnham commended Vikki Slade’s efforts and pledged to listen to the families involved.

• Five arrested after Poole stabbing

  Five people have been arrested after a man in his 40s was stabbed near Poole Quay.

• Welfare incident closes A338 on Tuesday evening

  Wessex Way in Bournemouth was closed on Tuesday evening because of a welfare incident. Dorset…