The Bournemouth One News Centre

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• Ambulance staff run half marathon for charity

  Three ambulance colleagues from Dorset are preparing to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for charity. The team from the South Western Ambulance Service will take on the thirteen mile route through central London in April. They are supporting the South Western Ambulance Charity, which helps ambulance staff, volunteers and local communities. The runners say the challenge is a personal test alongside their demanding frontline roles. Funds raised will support wellbeing initiatives and community projects across the South West.

• Plan approved to combine public waste bins

  Public litter and dog waste bins across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will gradually be replaced with single combined bins. The council says many of the existing bins are ageing and becoming difficult to maintain. Around two thousand eight hundred bins are currently in use across the three towns. The new system aims to improve efficiency by using larger capacity bins and smarter collection methods. Councillors approved the proposal unanimously.

• Seafront pub begins new chapter in town

  A Bournemouth seafront pub has reopened after a major refurbishment. The Sun, previously known as Sixty Million Postcards, says it now has a stronger focus on community, with updated indoor and outdoor spaces for families, groups and beachgoers. The venue also has a refurbished terrace and a menu built around seasonal British dishes, sharing plates and Sunday roasts. It is now open seven days a week as it starts a new chapter near the seafront.

• Arrests made in keyless car theft inquiry

  Police investigating keyless car thefts across southern England have made a series of arrests. Detectives say around forty vehicles were stolen between April and December two thousand and twenty four, with a total value of more than half a million pounds. Eleven people including several from Bournemouth have been arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft offences. Officers say enquiries are continuing and suspects have been released on bail or under investigation. Police are also advising owners of keyless cars to take extra steps to protect their vehicles.

• Council housing upgrades plan approved

  Improvements to council homes in Bournemouth and Poole will move ahead after councillors approved a major housing upgrade programme. The work will be funded through tenants’ rents and will focus on repairs, maintenance and improving energy efficiency. Homes with lower energy ratings are set to be upgraded with better insulation and heating systems. Councillors also highlighted the importance of helping tenants keep homes warm while reducing energy costs. The improvement plan was agreed unanimously by the council’s cabinet.