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"The pollution alerts have been issued after storm sewage was discharged from overflows across BCP within the past 48 hours.

This follows a thunderstorm which took place on Sunday night (May 15) and saw nearly 4,000 lightning strikes occur across...www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/20141780.amp/

"The pollution alerts have been issued after storm sewage was discharged from overflows across BCP within the past 48 hours.

This follows a thunderstorm which took place on Sunday night (May 15) and saw nearly 4,000 lightning strikes occur across Dorset.

Swimmers, surfers and watersports enthusiasts are being warned to avoid the water at these locations. "

BeachPeople took samples at Whitecliff the next day Show more

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Since 2000, Wessex Water says it has invested £181 million on upgrading nearly 600 storm overflows across its region, with a further £150 million set aside for improvements between 2020 and 2025. "

... so £9M pa a year up to 2020 then suddenly £30M pa -...www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19868759.amp/

Since 2000, Wessex Water says it has invested £181 million on upgrading nearly 600 storm overflows across its region, with a further £150 million set aside for improvements between 2020 and 2025. "

... so £9M pa a year up to 2020 then suddenly £30M pa - what triggered that I wonder? Show more

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hm.

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That's one hell of a jump - there's a line of yellow buoys that you need to walk or wade out to then get on or off your board - to hit the pine tree at the base of Haven Road from there is hundreds of feet.

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I'm currently on the Marine Management Organisation's (MMO's) Webinar dealing with the suggested Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) plans for Studland Bay - these are screenshots of their three suggested options for anchoring zones.

You have the right to anchor under emergency...19:50 25th March 2021

I'm currently on the Marine Management Organisation's (MMO's) Webinar dealing with the suggested Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) plans for Studland Bay - these are screenshots of their three suggested options for anchoring zones.

You have the right to anchor under emergency conditions tho - these were not defined in the meeting. Show more

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I guess a big factor there was the sheer number of people in the UK who went to Bournemouth Beach this summer as they didn't have a choice... so 'best available beach' multiplied by the number of TripAdvisor saves may be closer..

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I guess a big factor there was the sheer number of people in the UK who went to Bournemouth Beach this summer as they didn't have a choice... so 'best available beach' multiplied by the number of TripAdvisor saves may be closer..

It'll be interesting to see where it comes post-vaccine. Show more

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Boscombe going straight in at number 33 in the worst places to live in England (see the top 50 here bit.ly/3hQRfWq under the winner Peterborough) yielded rather an eloquently worded and contemplative response in the echo from Cllr Farquhar - fair play to...www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/18991548.boscombe-n…

Boscombe going straight in at number 33 in the worst places to live in England (see the top 50 here bit.ly/3hQRfWq under the winner Peterborough) yielded rather an eloquently worded and contemplative response in the echo from Cllr Farquhar - fair play to him:

"For Cllr Farquhar, the result of this poll can be attributed to austerity and the losses that followed.

He said: "125,681 votes to produce the table gives an avenue for folks to voice their disappointment, however there are more productive ways to instigate the change people desire.

"Boscombe is recognised as one of the most deprived areas in the country and the driving factors for this deprivation leads to the people and communities living in a deprived area losing hope and the will to fight for change. Politicians have a role to play in changing that, but unfortunately too often not the accountability for their policies and decisions that lead to the deprivation.

"I am referring mainly to the last decade of austerity and the many losses it results in, not least 21,500 fewer police officers but also the closing of Sure Start centres, the loss of funding to youth centres and activities.

"Public and local authority funding cuts resulting in the loss of services unless they are statutory, one of the most important of these is the massive reductions in mental health provision at a time when more people than ever are in dire need.

"An end to austerity and the investment in people and public services is the right place to start and what is needed for our communities to be given the hope and will to fight for change back.

"How effective this article will be in achieving this, I can’t say, but if it can be used to help, then so be it. To do otherwise just adds to the problem not helping the solutions needed." , the result of this poll can be attributed to austerity and the losses that followed.

He said: "125,681 votes to produce the table gives an avenue for folks to voice their disappointment, however there are more productive ways to instigate the change people desire.

"Boscombe is recognised as one of the most deprived areas in the country and the driving factors for this deprivation leads to the people and communities living in a deprived area losing hope and the will to fight for change. Politicians have a role to play in changing that, but unfortunately too often not the accountability for their policies and decisions that lead to the deprivation.

"I am referring mainly to the last decade of austerity and the many losses it results in, not least 21,500 fewer police officers but also the closing of Sure Start centres, the loss of funding to youth centres and activities.

"Public and local authority funding cuts resulting in the loss of services unless they are statutory, one of the most important of these is the massive reductions in mental health provision at a time when more people than ever are in dire need.

"An end to austerity and the investment in people and public services is the right place to start and what is needed for our communities to be given the hope and will to fight for change back.

"How effective this article will be in achieving this, I can’t say, but if it can be used to help, then so be it. To do otherwise just adds to the problem not helping the solutions needed."

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This is an interesting development...

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" The owner of Poole’s Cobbs Quay has committed to investing £60milion over the next decade to improving customer experience across its sites.

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" The owner of Poole’s Cobbs Quay has committed to investing £60milion over the next decade to improving customer experience across its sites.

MDL Marinas says it has invested £5m this year despite the Covid crisis laying waste to travel and holiday plans.

The majority of the further £60m will be spent on upgraded facilities, new marina hardware and services to underpin marina operation"

Cobbs Quay is a little out of the way if you want to hit the open water - due to speed limits in the Harbour it can take an hour from mooring to cross the ferry line - for that reason I think it's not the ideal choice for storing a boat but it does cater to some pretty sizeable powered craft. I am guessing it's cheaper than the Yacht Clubs at £4500 pm pa Show more