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There are several exciting events happening today, Saturday, 31 October 2026. The Sounds of Brazil Halloween party is taking place at the local venue and features dancing, costumes, live singing, a raffle and a new cachaça launch. The Halloween... bmth.one/3e33ba48

Happy Saturday, 31 October 2026! It is a misty start today with a gentle 8 mph breeze coming from the East North East. Water temperatures are a pleasant 19 degrees, and visibility remains good despite the mist. Enjoy the low UV levels while you head down to the bay! Stay safe...

A planning application could turn unused upper floors at 24 to 26 Westover Road in Bournemouth town centre into five flats, with local consultation running until 12 November. bmth.one/5204

Approved repairs at Winton Library on Wimborne Road will address deteriorating windows, mould concerns, masonry defects and a leaking rooflight, using matching materials to protect the building’s listed character. bmth.one/9235

🚙🚙🚙🚙 There is an obstruction on the A338 northbound between Blackwater and Ashley Heath. It is sitting in lane one and causing delays.

New figures obtained by insurer Aviva show 146 tool thefts were logged by Dorset Police last year, as 30 UK forces recorded more than 26,000 cases. bmth.one/7627

Families can use Kings Park’s refurbished play area, where new equipment, inclusive features and a design shaped by local feedback are now in place for children of different ages. bmth.one/2994

A Morebus driver has been recognised in two industry award shortlists after receiving 38 customer commendations and helping to mentor new drivers since joining in October 2022. bmth.one/6935

Bournemouth town centre had 27 confirmed business openings and at least 17 closures over 12 months, according to checks of figures supplied after a council leader’s claim. bmth.one/2104

🚙🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on the M3 northbound just after the junction with the M27 at Eastleigh. Expect long delays if you are heading that way.

Drivers using Bakers Arms Roundabout near Lytchett Minster face lane restrictions throughout November as drainage maintenance begins. bmth.one/7182

Opposition councillors say Bournemouth town centre business figures need checking after a council claim about 40 openings was challenged by a newspaper analysis of closures. bmth.one/1976

🚙🚙🚙🚙 There is an incident on Castle Lane East past the hospital.

Bournemouth Electric Club’s artificial pitch plans are facing refusal after officers raised concerns about floodlights, nearby homes, drainage and flood risk ahead of a planning meeting. bmth.one/3237

All the winners from the Ferndown Business Awards and the Ringwood Business Awards have been announced at a lunch-time event at Bridge House Hotel. bmth.one/8369

A proposal to replace Burley Court Hotel on Bath Road with 55 flats has been turned down over concerns about heritage, trees, biodiversity and protected habitats. bmth.one/4697

🚙🚙🚙🚙 There is an obstruction on the A338 Spur Road northbound. You will find it just after the Blackwater for Hurn junction.

🚙🚙🚙🚙 There is a crash on Castle Lane East near Tesco. It is affecting traffic in both directions, causing slow moving queues on the approach from Cooper Dean Roundabout and Iford Bridge.

Councillors have delayed Bournemouth Electric Club’s artificial pitch plans after concerns were raised over floodlights, drainage and the effect on nearby homes in Broadway Lane. bmth.one/1464

A 20mph zone covering 14 Poole roads has been approved to support safer walking and cycling between Alder Road, Coy Pond and routes towards Bournemouth town centre. bmth.one/1259