The Bournemouth One News Centre

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

• Body found in search for missing man

  Police searching for a missing man in Bournemouth have confirmed a body has been found. The man, believed to be thirty-year-old Jack, was last seen in Knyveton Road on Monday. His family has been informed and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Dorset Police say their thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.

• New SAMEE House opens in Bournemouth

  A new hub has opened in Bournemouth to help disabled adults start their own businesses. The Sammy House, in Richmond Hill Gardens, offers training, mentoring and a dedicated sensory room. The charity’s internship programme supports people with learning difficulties, health conditions and neurodivergence. Local leaders joined the opening, which also honoured a late mentor who inspired many interns.

• New special needs nursery opens in Poole

  A new nursery for children under five with special needs has opened in Poole. It is run by national charity Dingley’s Promise in partnership with BCP Council. The centre offers short-term nursery placements, family support, and holiday playschemes. Another centre will follow in Christchurch early next year to provide more local specialist provision.

• New 20mph limit coming to Wimborne streets

  Wimborne will soon see new 20 mile per hour zones introduced this autumn. The changes will be on Allenview Road and Burts Hill following community support for lower speeds. Dorset Council says the new limit will improve safety and wellbeing for residents. Other villages including Child Okeford, Winterbourne Kingston, Cheselbourne and Okeford Fitzpaine will also see the change.

• Bournemouth Airport disappointed over strike threat

  Bournemouth Airport says it is disappointed after Unite confirmed planned strike action later this month. The airport says it has already met previous union demands and made improved pay offers. Fire service staff have accepted the deal, but other areas have not. Contingency plans are being prepared to keep flights running during the four strike days.