New cycle and pedestrian paths proposed THE installation of upgraded cycle and foot paths through Kings Park is set to get underway, thanks to a government grant. Starting in late July, the work will be funded through cash from the government’s Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) and will form part of an 8km ‘sustainable travel route’ between Bournemouth railway station and Jumpers Common in Christchurch. Councillor Mike Greene, transport portfolio holder for BCP Council, said: “Kings Park is an important location connecting Christchurch and Bournemouth. These planned improvements will really open up sustainable travel as a viable, attractive, healthy and safe way to commute between these areas.
ACCIDENT and emergency staff in BCP have expressed their concern over growing visitor numbers as they brace for the summer holidays despite already facing ‘winter pressure levels’. As the number of visitors to the region increases, A and E staff are bracing themselves for a surge in demand as people head to the south coast on holiday. Staff at Dorset University Hospitals in Bournemouth and Poole are urging everyone to call 111 or minor injuries before heading to A and E. Senior sister Jennifer Wilkins said: “We are seeing a huge increase in the number of patients compared to what we usually see at this time of year.
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