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• Hayes steps up Evri fight in Commons

  Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has raised concerns in Parliament about delivery firm Evri after residents reported missing parcels. He is urging ministers to tighten rules on private delivery companies so they meet their obligations to local people and explain clearly what is happening when deliveries go wrong. Hayes has described the reply he received from Evri’s boss before Christmas as inadequate and says he now wants decisive government action. THE MP hopes that raising these issues at Westminster will lead to more reliable deliveries and better communication for people in Bournemouth East.

• Emergency services test ferry terror response

  Emergency services have carried out a large counter terrorism exercise on a cross-channel ferry at the Port of Poole. The operation, over the last two days, brought together police, ambulance, fire services and maritime partners to test how they would respond to a major incident on and offshore. The exercise involved several hundred people and was part of a planned national training programme, not linked to any specific threat. Organisers say the work helps improve coordination and readiness to protect the public.

• Charity boost from Ferndown care home

  A Ferndown care home has marked its new anniversary year by handing over nearly one thousand eight hundred pounds to a disability charity. Residents and staff at Amberwood House chose the Stable Family Home Trust as their charity for last year and held events including a dog show, a big lunch, a car wash and a Christmas market. They said the fundraising brought people together, with residents describing the dog show as a particular highlight. The Trust, which supports more than one hundred people in Dorset and Hampshire, received the cheque during a presentation at the home.

• Dorset puts online age checks to the test

  Dorset Council’s Trading Standards team is increasing checks on age restricted products to keep young people safe. Officers are now testing online retailers as well as high street shops, using young volunteers to see whether age checks are properly carried out. The move comes amid national concern about knife crime, which has risen sharply since twenty fourteen, even though Dorset has seen a fall since twenty nineteen with a small rise again in twenty twenty three.

• Skaters set for first BIC theme night

  Bournemouth’s Cool Coast Ice Rink is starting its themed skate nights for the year with a pop-themed session taking place tonight. Skaters can enjoy two hours on the ice with music from chart-topping artists and an appearance from local drag performer Rougie. Organisers say themed events will run through the season, with different music nights planned. The rink remains open through February half-term, offering sessions for all abilities.