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• Home education changes could affect Dorset families

  Proposed changes to education laws could affect hundreds of families in Dorset who currently educate their children at home. Around nine hundred and seventy eight children in the county are currently home educated. A new government bill would introduce compulsory registers for children not in school and greater oversight by councils. Dorset Council says the changes could increase pressure on local services if more children are required to attend school.

• Man charged with murder after Bournemouth death

  A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Bournemouth. Police were called to reports of an assault outside MyBar in Charminster Road in the early hours of Monday sixth April. Forty-one-year-old James Blanch from Christchurch died at the scene. Thirty-five-year-old Rico Wilson has now been charged with murder and is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on July tenth.

• Spring family shows come to Bournemouth

  Bournemouth Pavilion has revealed a new spring and summer line up aimed at younger audiences and family days out. The programme includes Taylormania, Peppa Pig’s Family Show, and Ministry of Science, along with musicals including, Mean Girls and Barnum. Later in the year, Bluey’s Big Play and the annual pantomime Aladdin will also visit the venue. Families can also see Gabby’s Dollhouse at Bournemouth International Centre. BH Live says the season gives more chances for local families to enjoy live entertainment together.

• Football group helps men lose 70 stone

  A Bournemouth football group is helping men lose weight while getting active. Seventy four players have lost more than seventy one stone over the past year. The Man versus Fat programme combines weekly matches with weight loss targets. One player says it has boosted his confidence and helped him enjoy football again. Sessions take place every Friday at Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex.

• Winners announced at Wimborne Business Awards 2026

  All the winners of the Wimborne Business Awards have been announced at a ceremony at Merley House. Winners included the Museum of East Dorset, The Tivoli Theatre and the overall winner, Salamander Cookshop. The event is organised by Nigel Reeve of Marketing West and you can see the full list on our website. The Major of Wimborne, Councillor Jeff Hart, welcomed a room full of local business owners, and officially got the event underway at lunchtime on Thursday. He told Bournemouth One that the event is a great way to recognised local success.