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Four-legged friends will have the time of their lives when DROOL opens for business in July. The foodhall forms part of the multi-million pounds redevelopment of the former Debenhams store, which closed yesterday. Featuring a cake shop, a “Lick ‘n’ Mix station”, and a doggy tuck shop, alongside a dog ball recycling centre, there is something to get every tail wagging. The treats may look good enough to eat, but anyone tucking into them themselves will be in for a rude awakening as all treats are designed to delight the palate of our canine companions only, unless of course you...

Bournemouth Square and Bobby's in 1965. Picture: Gordon Elsworth “A 1933 front entrance elevation has been used as our primary inspiration for the design, which aims to be a rebirth and celebration of both the Bobby’s name and original architectural style,” a statement submitted with the plans said. Concerns were raised by the council about some of the designs, particularly the modern roof terrace and its impact on the historic building and the outside seating area. But with both reduced in scale, planning officer Steve Davies has approved the scheme. “Given the obvious retail...

Bournemouth Debenhams to relaunch as department store The former Debenhams store in Bournemouth is to reopen as one of the seaside town’s oldest department stores. The department store, Bobby’s, first opened on the same site in May 1915 until it was taken over by Debenhams in 1972. London-based developer Verve Properties, which has owned the building for the past 18 months, has revealed plans to reopen the department store. The reinvigorated Bobby’s will include a beauty hall, which is set to open this summer, followed by a food hall, ice cream parlour, dog cafe, microbrewery, rooftop b...

Richard Vernon said: “I’m really looking forward to this. “The middle of Bournemouth had lost its way. It’s an iconic building and to see it have new life breathed into it so quickly is a very positive story for the town.” This is great news, especially after the loss of Beales. It sounds like they have some good ideas too. https://t.co/tEe9IzCIMq— Ellie Warren (@patchworkbunny) May 10, 2021 Blogger Ellie Warren said: “This is great news, especially after the loss of Beales. “It sounds like they have some good ideas too.” Great news about Bobby’s opening in...

Bobby & Co opened in Bournemouth Square in May 1915 but became Debenhams in 1972. Verve say the iconic building will be restored as closely as possible to its original architectural splendour and the company is intent on "securing local and socially conscious brands to work with, to ensure that the regeneration has a positive impact." The first elements of the new store will open in mid-July, with more throughout the year and into 2022. First will be Bobby’s Beauty Hall, a traditional ice cream and coffee parlour, art gallery, and a dog café in the Lower Gardens. The beauty hall wi...