Ageas has researched the views of home workers THE insurer Ageas is shedding jobs in Bournemouth amid a restructuring. No number has been put on the expected job losses, but one source suggested 100 roles were at risk. The insurer has more than 700 staff at Deansleigh Road near Castle Lane East. A statement from Ageas on Thursday said: “Yesterday we announced the start of a consultation with some of our employees as a result of a restructure to support our business strategy. “Going through a process such as this is never something we want to do, but we do need to make sure our organisational structure is the right shape to support our strategy and ultimately offer simpler processes and lower premiums to our customers.
An aerial view of the Wessex Fields site on the edge of Bournemouth. Photo: BCP Council THE sale of more than five acres of land to Royal Bournemouth Hospital has been finalised by BCP Council. Approved by the council’s cabinet in February, the deal for about one-third of the Wessex Fields site forms part of plans to expand the hospital. The sale has now been signed off with its final terms agreed at the end of last month although the price paid to the council has still yet to be made public. University Hospitals Dorset, the trust that runs Royal Bournemouth Hospital, approached the council about buying a strip of the Wessex Fields site backing onto its grounds.
A Morebus double decker bus was involved in a crash at the traffic lights in Castle Lane East, Bournemouth A BUS was involved in a crash at a busy set of traffic lights near Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The collision took place at the junction of Deansleigh Road, Castle Lane East and Chaseside shortly after 5pm on Thursday, December 31. It is understood that the incident involved a double decker Morebus service and a car. Witnesses reported that there was damaged to the front of the bus and a black BMW. There were reports of delays in the area while the incident was dealt with.
Poole Magistrates Court MOISE OWONO OWONO, aged 31 and of Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, admits driving a Toyota Corolla in Bengal Road, Bournemouth, on January 1 with 47 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Fined £250. To pay £32 surcharge and £105 costs. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months. Also admits driving a Toyota Corolla in Bengal Road, Bournemouth, on January 1 without a licence. No separate penalty. Driving record endorsed. ELIZABETH LOUISE ABRAHAM, aged 41 and of Strouden Road, Bournemouth, admits speaking to a man in Bournemouth on December 19 which she was prohibited from doing by a non-molestation order made on October 22. Fiend £150. To pay £34 surcharge and £85 costs.