The Bournemouth One News Centre

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• Care Dorset bounce back into profit

  Care services across Dorset are now expected to finish the financial year in profit after earlier concerns about a significant loss. Performance figures show high bed occupancy, increased care hours delivered and strong workforce retention, alongside continued investment in staff training and apprenticeships. Training activity also increased following the launch of the Care Path Academy, with over five thousand hours delivered and compliance reaching eighty five per cent, described as reflecting strong engagement and a clear trajectory towards full compliance.

• Loved ones remember father after Poole crash

  Tributes have been paid to a young father who has died following a collision in Poole during the early hours of Wednesday morning last week. Police say Adam McClelland was found unresponsive on Wimborne Road after a vehicle involved failed to stop. His family said he leaves behind two young sons and a wide circle of relatives and friends. Officers are continuing enquiries and are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage.

• Town centre injunctions aim to boost safety

  Anti-social behaviour injunctions are now in place in Bournemouth town centre following joint work by the council, police and town centre partners. The measures are intended to improve safety and confidence, with police figures showing antisocial behaviour falling locally. The council says millions of visits were made to the town centre last summer, alongside major events. Residents are being encouraged to report issues so further action can be taken.

• Make this year the time to volunteer

  Volunteers are being encouraged to come forward to support Diverse Abilities with projects and events across Dorset this year. The charity says help is needed for events, gardening, fundraising activities and supporting services for children and adults with disabilities. It adds that giving time can be as valuable as donating money and helps volunteers gain skills, confidence and experience. People can find out more and register their interest through the charity’s website.

• Hendy van centre opens near Ringwood

  A new dedicated Van Centre has opened just off the A thirty one near Ringwood by Hendy Group. The site offers electric Kia vans alongside used models from several manufacturers, with more new brands due to be added later this year. The centre is aimed at local tradespeople and small businesses looking to compare vehicles in one place. Hendy says the move responds to demand for clearer choice and specialist advice in the area.