The Bournemouth One News Centre

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

• Town council elections set for May vote

  Elections for new town councils in Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone will take place in May. BCP Council has formally issued the notice confirming the vote will be held on May seventh. Residents who are registered to vote and meet eligibility rules will be able to take part. Polling stations will be open throughout the day. Postal and proxy voting options are also available for residents.

• Fire service warns over unsafe electrical buys

  Fire crews are warning residents about the dangers of unsafe electrical products bought online. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service shared an image from a recent fire involving a cordless vacuum cleaner. The service says some electrical items sold through cheap online marketplaces may not meet UK safety standards. Faulty components can increase the risk of electric shocks, injuries or fires. Residents are being urged to buy from trusted retailers and check products have recognised safety markings.

• Fundraiser launched for Winton Christmas lights

  A fundraiser has been launched to help keep Christmas lights in Winton. A local councillor stepped in last year to organise the display after council changes meant the lights would not be installed. The project involved arranging contractors and permissions to keep decorations on the high street. Support from a local business helped cover part of the costs. The new fundraiser aims to secure the lights again for the next festive season.

• Dorset tourism awards open for entries

  Tourism businesses across Dorset are being invited to enter this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards. Run with Visit England and supported by Tomorrows Travel, the awards recognise excellence across the visitor economy. Businesses of all sizes can take part, with support sessions available to guide them through the process. Winners will go on to represent Dorset at the national awards in twenty twenty seven.

• BU ranks in top 5% for apprenticeships

  Bournemouth University has been placed in the top five per cent of apprenticeship providers in the latest Government figures. It ranked fifty first out of one thousand, one hundred and eleven providers across the UK, and fourth among universities. More than ninety one per cent of its apprentices completed their courses, well above the national average of sixty five per cent. The university currently has four hundred and thirty six apprentices studying across healthcare, law and engineering.