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• Lane rental scheme aims to cut BCP roadworks disruption

  Roadworks disruption across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could be cut in half under new plans from BCP Council. A lane rental scheme covering more than one hundred roads would charge utility companies up to two thousand five hundred pounds for works at the busiest times. Transport network manager Richard Pearson says the scheme could lead to a halving of roadworks, with a possible reduction of up to sixty nine per cent on key routes. The council expects the scheme to generate around two point three million pounds a year, with money reinvested in highway maintenance. Plans are due to be discussed by cabinet in early March.

• Dorset rough sleeping falls despite national rise

  Rough sleeping in the Dorset Council area has fallen to its lowest level since two thousand and twenty two. Fourteen people were recorded sleeping rough in the annual autumn snapshot for two thousand and twenty five, down from fifteen the year before. That is despite an eleven per cent rise across the South West and a three per cent increase nationally. Councillor Gill Taylor says partners are doing an amazing job but more work is needed, with support continuing through outreach teams, supported housing and a housing advice helpline.

• Poole cyclist seriously ill after lamp post crash

  A fifty one year old woman has been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after colliding with a lamp post in Bournemouth. Emergency services were called to Prince Of Wales Road just before five o’clock yesterday afternoon. The cyclist, who is from Poole, is being treated in hospital and her family has been informed. Officers are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam footage, to get in touch.

• Bournemouth burglar jailed for targeting elderly women

  A man who targeted elderly women in Bournemouth by tricking his way into their homes has been jailed for six years. Thirty three year old Thomas Harold Coker of Ringwood admitted three burglaries and two fraud offences after incidents in Kinson in November and December twenty twenty four. He stole bank cards and used them for fraudulent transactions. Police say he distracted victims with stories about guttering, fence painting and a lost football before taking purses and handbags.

• Primary dance festival brings twelve BCP schools together

  A new primary dance festival has taken place at the Ocean Theatre in Bournemouth. One hundred and twenty Year three and four pupils from twelve BCP schools performed original routines inspired by storybooks and fairytales. The event was organised with Bournemouth School Games and gave many children their first chance to perform in a theatre. Teachers say pupils grew in confidence and developed teamwork and resilience. The festival will return next year with a new theme chosen by the children.