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NewsBournemouth Echo

Dorset Bowls club to mark 120th anniversary with special open day tomorrow

Richmond Park Bowls Club in Winton/Charminster celebrates its 120th anniversary on 26 April with an open day, activities, and fundraising for new equipment.

25 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

What we know so far about Charminster Library closure

Repair works on a library in Bournemouth is expected to take up to five months after funding has been found.

22 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Man charged with robbery after petrol station worker hospitalised

A man has been arrested and charged after reported robbery at a Charminster petrol station.

11 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Murder accused appears in court as trial set following death in Bournemouth

A MURDER accused has appeared in court and a trial date has been set after a man died in Charminster.

9 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

LIVE: Murder probe launched and part of high street cordoned off

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.

6 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Shopworker hospitalised after supermarket petrol station assault

A shopworker was hospitalised they were reportedly assaulted by a man who stole vapes and chocolates from a petrol station in Charminster.

2 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

RECAP: Petrol station taped off by police with forensics on scene

The Esso petrol station in Charminster Road has been taped off with forensics on the scene.

2 April 2026
BBC South

More than 200 sign petition to save damaged library

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.

31 March 2026
BBC

More than 200 sign petition to save damaged Charminster Library

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.

31 March 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Petition launched to save Charminster Library after it was closed indefinitely

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.

27 March 2026
BBC South

Library to stay shut after ceiling collapse

Oh dear, it's been a shock for us all here in Charminster to hear about the state of our beloved library. A significant ceiling collapse means it'll be staying closed for a good while, with a hefty repair bill facing us.

27 March 2026
Bournemouth One

Charminster Library to stay closed

Bad news for bookworms and rhyme-time regulars alike – Charminster Library is set to remain shut for the foreseeable future. It's a real shame for our community hub, and many of us are hoping for a swift resolution so we can get back to borrowing our favourite reads and attending local events.

26 March 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Authorities respond after residents report anti-social behaviour in Charminster

Our beloved Charminster has been in the news, and not for the best reasons. Local residents have been raising concerns about anti-social behaviour in our community, and our authorities are stepping in to address it.

12 February 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Charminster library closed for three months

Big news for Charminster bookworms! Our beloved library is set for a three-month refurbishment, so we'll all have to find new ways to get our literary fix for a little while.

6 February 2026
BBC

Charminster drone photos show impact of Storm Chandra flooding

Crikey, Charminster! Those recent downpours from Storm Chandra certainly left their mark, didn't they? We've got some incredible drone footage that really shows the sheer scale of the flooding across our beloved town.

3 February 2026
BBC

Bournemouth's Charminster Library shuts after ceiling collapse

Oh dear, it's been a bit of a shocker down at Charminster Library this week, hasn't it? Sadly, a ceiling collapse means our beloved local hub is temporarily closed, leaving many of us wondering when we'll next be able to browse the shelves or catch up with neighbours.

6 January 2026

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