The Bournemouth One News Centre

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

• Care homes mark dementia awareness week

  Six care homes in Bournemouth and Poole have marked Dementia Awareness Week with resident activities. Kanesbury Care used the week to focus on memory, music, friendship and family connection across its homes in Bournemouth and Poole. Residents took part in reminiscence sessions, creative workshops, gentle movement, garden time, social gatherings and local outings. Families were also welcomed to visit and see life inside the homes.

• Yellow warning issued for thunderstorms

  Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is covered by a yellow thunderstorm warning this afternoon and evening.

• Arrests after Bournemouth beach disorder

  Three people have been arrested after a fight on Bournemouth beach led to large-scale disorder near Pier Approach.

• Hall and Woodhouse named top employer again

  A Dorset brewer and pub company has been named a Sunday Times Best Places to Work employer again. Hall and Woodhouse has been recognised in the Big Organisations list for the third year running, ahead of its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary next year. The awards are based on team surveys covering employee experience, reward and recognition, job satisfaction and wellbeing, with the company recognised for training, benefits and support. The company’s benefits, including profit share, bonus schemes and a beer allowance, were also highlighted as part of the recognition.

• Police respond to Bournemouth beach disorder

  Police have made arrests after disorder involving a large group of people on Bournemouth beach. Officers, supported by the National Police Air Service helicopter, were called to Undercliff Drive where they worked to disperse those involved, while reports were also received that police officers had been assaulted. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan said there would remain a significant police presence in the area while investigations continue, adding that officers would identify those responsible and bring them before the courts. Anyone in the area is being urged to leave peacefully and avoid further disruption