The Bournemouth One News Centre

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

• AFC Bournemouth fight back to earn draw with United

  Bournemouth came from behind to draw two all with Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium. After a goalless first half, United took the lead through a Bruno Fernandes penalty. Ryan Christie quickly levelled before an own goal put the visitors back in front. A late penalty from Junior Kroupi, after a red card for Harry Maguire, secured a point for the Cherries.

• Man charged after Boscombe hate incidents

  A man has been charged following reports of hate crime incidents in Boscombe. Police say two Jewish men were verbally abused in separate incidents in the Manor Road area earlier this month. Officers carried out an investigation and arrested a local suspect. A forty five year old man is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court.

• Paddling pools set to reopen across BCP

  Families across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will soon be able to enjoy paddling pools again for the summer. Four public splash areas are set to reopen in local parks over the coming months. Redhill and Hamworthy Park pools will open in time for the late May bank holiday weekend. Pools at Littledown Park and the Quomps in Christchurch are also preparing to reopen for the season.

• Dorset flood service partnership considered

  Councillors in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will consider plans for Dorset to join a regional flood and coastal protection service. The South West Flood and Coastal shared service is hosted by BCP Council and works with several authorities across the region. The partnership aims to reduce flooding and coastal erosion risks. The proposal will be discussed by the council’s cabinet later this month.

• Councillor criticises Lidl approval plan

  A Bournemouth councillor has criticised the approval of plans for a new Lidl supermarket. The store has been approved for Westover Retail Park on Castle Lane West. Councillor Joe Salmon says the decision is disappointing and believes the site could have been used for housing instead. He says the area needs more homes and the development is a missed opportunity.