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• Family summer holiday ideas across BCP

  Families can enjoy events and activities across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole throughout the summer holidays. Highlights include the Poole Harbour Festival, Stompin' on the Quomps, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Proms and Summer Sounds at Poole Quay across July and August. Museums and parks will offer trails, workshops, exhibitions and outdoor activities, while leisure centres will run swimming sessions, water safety events, holiday clubs and family fitness programmes. Free KidZone wristbands will also be available along the coastline to help reunite children with their families if they become separated during a visit. Residents and visitors are being encouraged to check what is happening each week and make use of the programme across the three towns.

• Replica courtroom being developed

  Bournemouth University is building a replica Crown Court to give law students more practical courtroom experience. The new moot court will include authentic features like a judges’ bench, jury and witness boxes, and legal counsel desks, allowing students to practise advocacy and courtroom procedures before starting their careers. The facility will also support research by students and academics from other fields, such as psychology, into juror decision-making and witness experiences. University leaders hope this hands-on environment will boost students’ confidence and skills for their future professions.

• Morebus invests £2.4m in new buses

  Morebus has introduced eight new double deck buses on routes sixteen and seventeen in Poole and Bournemouth, replacing older vehicles as part of a multi-million pound fleet renewal. The new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC buses feature advanced Euro VI engines to cut emissions, along with USB charging, better ventilation, and next stop announcements for passenger comfort. Both drivers and passengers have welcomed the improvements, noting a smoother and more enjoyable journey. This investment reflects Morebus’ commitment to modern, reliable public transport in the region.

• Council sticks to decision on school crossing

  Dorset Council will end the Ferndown school crossing patrol, saying new zebra crossings make the area safe. Despite a petition with over one thousand signatures and questions at a council meeting, officials say the patrol is no longer needed. Councillors raised concerns about safety assessments and the council's priorities, but the council insists the decision is not about saving money. Enforcement officers and possible camera use are planned to address parking and safety concerns.

• Wine festival set for Highcliffe Castle return

  The South Coast Wine Festival returns to Highcliffe Castle next month over three days. More than two thousand five hundred tickets have already been sold for the event, which runs from the fourteenth to the sixteenth of August. Visitors can sample more than three hundred wines during a two-hour tasting, alongside live music, food traders and an expanded outdoor festival area. Friday features The Luke Combs Experience, Saturday includes an over-thirties garden party, and Sunday offers talks from wine and hospitality guests. Organisers say this year’s event will have a larger stage, more entertainment and additional traders throughout the weekend. The Bournemouth One Blue Crew will also be there throughout.