The Bournemouth One News Centre

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

• Country Roadshow brings Nashville to Boscombe

  A country music roadshow is coming to Bournemouth with a night of live performances and dancing at the O2 Academy. The event will feature tribute acts celebrating major country artists alongside UK performers, with line dancing and themed entertainment planned throughout the evening. Organisers say audiences can expect a lively atmosphere inspired by Nashville. The show forms part of a wider UK tour focused on live country music experiences.

• Bournemouth route 36 bus service to continue

  Bus route thirty six serving parts of Bournemouth will continue running following a review by BCP Council. The service links Talbot Village, Branksome Woods, Kinson and West Howe with the town centre and had been highlighted as important by residents during a public consultation. Councillors say the route is well used and vital for people without access to a car. Council leader Millie Earl says the review has helped target funding where it is most needed. A decision on continued bus subsidies will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on four February.

• Jewellery and laptops stolen in burglary

  Police in Bournemouth are appealing for information after a burglary at a home on Wilfred Road during the afternoon of Tuesday twenty seven January. Officers say entry was gained to the address and items including jewellery, laptops, cash and bank cards were stolen, with an engagement ring among the missing property. CCTV enquiries have identified a man of stocky build wearing a dark hooded jacket and light trousers. Police Constable Sarah Dutton says officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity or has relevant footage from nearby streets. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or Crimestoppers.

• Council housing rent increase

  Council housing rents in Bournemouth and Poole are set to rise by up to four point eight per cent from April. The increase follows national rules that link rent changes to inflation and apply to social and affordable homes in the two towns. All property types, including sheltered housing, would be affected, along with garages and parking spaces. A council report says the move would help maintain homes and support long term planning. Councillors are due to consider the proposals at a cabinet meeting in early February.

• School closures and transport cancelled amist flooding

  A number of schools across Dorset will be closed tomorrow because of expected heavy rainfall overnight. Dorset Council has cancelled all its commissioned school transport, meaning buses will not run and some schools will not open. Twenty five schools are currently affected, while pupils unable to travel to open schools will not be penalised. The council says the decision follows safety checks and fast changing conditions, with BCP Council yet to announce any closures.