'A busy centre at the heart of the community is a sustainable centre'
Tom Hayes on Beaufort Community Centre, Charminster Library, Kings Park Nursery, and Swanmore Gardens Pavilion
Local news from Charminster and the surrounding area
Tom Hayes on Beaufort Community Centre, Charminster Library, Kings Park Nursery, and Swanmore Gardens Pavilion
Tom Hayes MP: This fortnight has been another reminder that Bournemouth is always getting better
"Jaded" Charminster residents gathered to vent their anger and frustrations over rampant levels of drug dealing, antisocial behaviour and e-scooter use outside their homes.
A parliamentary debate has drawn attention to the future of libraries in Bournemouth. Led by Tom Hayes MP, the discussion focused on Charminster Library.
'Armed police' have been seen at an address in Charminster this afternoon. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
Hundreds of residents rallied together in a fight to save a much-loved library from permanent closure.
A community group is holding a demonstration outside a library that has been closed for more than six months in order to save it from permanent closure
Nikita on Alma Road, Bournemouth, seeks to extend opening and alcohol sale hours. Public feedback on the premises licence application is open until June 17.
Bournemouth Foodbank at St Andrew’s Centre, praised by MP Tom Hayes, offers emergency food and support in Charminster to residents facing financial hardship.
New UK community right to buy law lets local groups purchase pubs, libraries and assets like Charminster Library, expanding community ownership powers.
Richmond Park Bowls Club in Winton/Charminster celebrates its 120th anniversary on 26 April with an open day, activities, and fundraising for new equipment.
Repair works on a library in Bournemouth is expected to take up to five months after funding has been found.
A man has been arrested and charged after reported robbery at a Charminster petrol station.
A MURDER accused has appeared in court and a trial date has been set after a man died in Charminster.
A murder investigation has been launched and three people arrested after a man died in Charminster Road in the early hours of this morning. Part of Charminster Road has been cordoned off.
A shopworker was hospitalised they were reportedly assaulted by a man who stole vapes and chocolates from a petrol station in Charminster.
The Esso petrol station in Charminster Road has been taped off with forensics on the scene.

Our beloved Charminster Library has been closed since December after a ceiling collapse, and it's fantastic to see over 200 residents signing a petition to get it back up and running! This is such an important hub for our community, and we're all hoping for good news soon.
It's fantastic to see so many of you rallying to save our beloved Charminster Library! Over 200 signatures have already been gathered on a petition aimed at protecting the building after recent damage. Let's keep the momentum going to ensure this vital community hub remains open for everyone.

Oh dear, it looks like our beloved Charminster Library has closed its doors for now, and we're not having it! A brilliant local petition has sprung up, urging our council to dig deep and get those essential repairs done so we can welcome everyone back through its doors soon.