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• Christchurch man in hospital after collision

  A man in his seventies is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a bus in Somerford Road in Christchurch this morning. Police say it happened just before 9am and a man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences. Officers are asking anyone who saw what happened to contact them, and motorists with dashcam footage are urged to check their recordings. The road was closed into the afternoon to allow emergency crews to work safely at the scene.

• Local policing voice questioned

  Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has criticised the plan to abolish PCC roles, saying it removes the local voice in policing. He told a panel meeting that the change was announced without consultation and that government claims of saving one hundred million pounds lack evidence. He said staff working in PCC offices make a real difference and that their work will not simply disappear. Sidwick also warned that any savings may not reach frontline policing and questioned why the role is being scrapped.

• New town council costs set for BCP towns

  Residents across Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone will pay more than four million pounds in precepts for new town councils next year. The councils will be elected in May twenty twenty six, with BCP Council running services such as allotments for the first year. Leaders say the changes will strengthen local decision making, while others warn the plans will add costs for households already under pressure. A shadow council will be created in early twenty twenty six to prepare budgets and hire staff.

• Bus drivers to raise money with Christmas jumpers

  Bus drivers across the area are wearing Christmas jumpers throughout December to raise money for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity. They will also be at Poole Bus Station on Friday collecting donations and offering festive treats. The charity supports patient care at hospitals in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. Drivers say they hope to raise as much as they can while bringing some light-hearted fun to passengers.

• Pilot NHS scheme tests DrDoctor portal

  Eleven outpatient clinics in Dorset are trialling a new system this month that lets patients cancel or move appointments online. People at the selected clinics will be able to make changes through text, email or the DrDoctor portal. The NHS says it should cut missed appointments and free up space for others. Staff can still review changes when needed to keep services running smoothly.