Christchurch

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Free seats being given away on Jet2 flights from Bournemouth Airport

New data has revealed that there were 451 complaints of dog poo in public areas since 2023.

New data has revealed that there were 451 complaints of dog poo in public areas since 2023.

Local government

Hundreds of 'disgusting' dog poo reports made in BCP area

Bournemouth town hall

Bournemouth town hall

Local government

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External auditor finds 'significant weaknesses' remain at BCP Council

Aerial view of Christchurch. Inset: Cllr Avril Coulton

Aerial view of Christchurch. Inset: Cllr Avril Coulton

Local government

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Town councillors accused of having 'attitude of apathy’ in role

Airview70 pic by Richard Crease Aerial pix Christchurch priory , Christchurch sailing club and marina and quay. taken from the air MUST CREDIT TAKEN WITH THE HELP OF BOURNEMOUTH HELICOPTERS

Airview70 pic by Richard Crease Aerial pix Christchurch priory , Christchurch sailing club and marina and quay. taken from the air MUST CREDIT TAKEN WITH THE HELP OF BOURNEMOUTH HELICOPTERS

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Christchurch as you have likely never seen it before

The Team at Wiltshire Farm Foods Christchurch

The Team at Wiltshire Farm Foods Christchurch

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Fleet of electric vehicles secured by meal delivery service

BCP's town hall

BCP's town hall

Local government

12

What BCP Council's new cabinet looks like as new leader is elected

Proposed visual for the new church at 51 Bargates

Proposed visual for the new church at 51 Bargates

Planning and development

11

Plans for second church slammed as 'oppressive and ominous'

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Plans for new foot and cycle bridge to 'revitalise' park

Care South lent the charity their minibus to transport the patients and staff to the garden centre

Care South lent the charity their minibus to transport the patients and staff to the garden centre

Poole hospice patients enjoy day outing at Christchurch garden centre

Millie Earl, BCP Council's new leader

Millie Earl, BCP Council's new leader

Local government

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New BCP Council leader elected

A tree in Evening Hill, Poole

A tree in Evening Hill, Poole

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More trees could be coming the BCP area - here's why

On July 4 earlier this year, a quantity of alcohol was stolen from a BP Marks and Spencer Store in Somerford Road, Christchurch.

On July 4 earlier this year, a quantity of alcohol was stolen from a BP Marks and Spencer Store in Somerford Road, Christchurch.

Prolific shoplifter taken off the streets in Christchurch

Plans for flats in high street backed by town council

Plans for flats in high street backed by town council

Planning and development

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Plans for flats in high street backed by town council

'It's a vital green space': Christchurch Quay receives Green Flag Award

'It's a vital green space': Christchurch Quay receives Green Flag Award

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'It's a vital green space': Christchurch Quay receives Green Flag Award

Aerial view of Christchurch

Aerial view of Christchurch

Planning and development

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Town council could consider 'broader range' of planning applications

Parkfield School sign

Parkfield School sign

Parkfield School

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School will close after ministers approve plans

Car flips after crashing with lamp post outside Toby Carvery

Car flips after crashing with lamp post outside Toby Carvery

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Car flips after crashing with lamp post outside Toby Carvery

CLOSED: Christchurch recycling centre will shut for a week at the end of August.

CLOSED: Christchurch recycling centre will shut for a week at the end of August.

Local government

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Recycling centre to close for week as major change announced

Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole

Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole

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MP calls for government intervention on BCP's 'financial emergency'

Roadworks taking place across BCP this week

Roadworks taking place across BCP this week

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Roadworks taking place across BCP this week

Sir Chris Chope

Sir Chris Chope

8

Dorset MP hits out at colleague during new speaker role

Barrack Road Recreation Ground, Waterman’s Skate Park in Somerford and Two Riversmeet Skate Park.

Barrack Road Recreation Ground, Waterman’s Skate Park in Somerford and Two Riversmeet Skate Park.

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Town council 'weeks away' from taking ownership of leisure sites

Aerial view of Christchurch

Aerial view of Christchurch

Local government

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Residents to have their say on Neighbourhood Plan

'Meet your councillor’ sessions to be hosted in town centre

'Meet your councillor’ sessions to be hosted in town centre

Local government

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'Meet your councillor’ sessions to be hosted in town centre

Kelly O'Brien will perform a number of Dolly Parton hits during the show

Kelly O'Brien will perform a number of Dolly Parton hits during the show

Popular Dolly Parton tribute show coming to Regent Theatre

New signs to be installed to make seafront safer

New signs to be installed to make seafront safer

Local government

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New signs to be installed in measures to make seafront safer

Bypass car park

Bypass car park

Local government

9

Residents vote overwhelmingly in support of public car park sale

The Mudeford Servant Atlantic 85 lifeboat and crew heading out of Christchurch Harbour towards Avon Beach.

The Mudeford Servant Atlantic 85 lifeboat and crew heading out of Christchurch Harbour towards Avon Beach.

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Man falls from groyne and injures head

'Physically dominant’ property plans halted by council

'Physically dominant’ property plans halted by council

Local government

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'Physically dominant’ property plans halted by council

The old Halifax building in Saxon Square

The old Halifax building in Saxon Square

Local government

7

Former bank building eyed up as new town council premises

A former Carpetright shop in Mallard Road Retail Park

A former Carpetright shop in Mallard Road Retail Park

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Jobs at risk in Poole and Christchurch as national chain hits trouble

BCP Council town hall

BCP Council town hall

Local government

66

New BCP Council leader to be elected

Cabinet member for finance Mike Cox

Cabinet member for finance Mike Cox

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Most council cutbacks now complete - 'but we cannot relax,' warns finance chief

Bournemouth town hall

Bournemouth town hall

21

BCP taxpayers paying £4m interest a year on interest to government

Parkfield School

Parkfield School

Parkfield School

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Parent group calls on new education secretary to stop closure of school

Slomo Christchurch

Slomo Christchurch

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Nordic-inspired sauna and ice bathing spa opening in Dorset

Classical Classics

Classical Classics

REVIEW: Classical Classics, Bournemouth Bach Choir, Christchurch Priory

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Popular fish and chip shop closes after 25 years

Bournemouth Airport

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Jet2 brings forward first flights from Bournemouth Airport

Jessica one of her runs

Jessica one of her runs

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Eight-year-old runs 2km a day for 30 days to raise money for charity

Hobbycraft Poole

Hobbycraft Poole

4

Hobbycraft details expansion plan over next year

Prince William's Homewards marks first anniversary

Prince William's Homewards marks first anniversary

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Prince William's Homewards marks first anniversary

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a caravan ‘well alight’ in Jumpers Common.

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a caravan ‘well alight’ in Jumpers Common.

Caravan 'totally destroyed' and fence damaged after fire

Council local plan submitted to secretary of state for examination

Council local plan submitted to secretary of state for examination

Local government

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Council local plan submitted to secretary of state for examination

Traffic queuing to get out of Bournemouth

Traffic queuing to get out of Bournemouth

Local government

57

Fees could be introduced by council to reduce car usage

Vikki Slade announces resignation as leader of BCP Council

Vikki Slade announces resignation as leader of BCP Council

Local government

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BCP Council leader announces resignation

Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole and BCP Council leader

Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole and BCP Council leader

Local government

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Council leader will remain in post 'for now' after being elected as MP

Kings Avenue, Christchurch

Kings Avenue, Christchurch

Elderly woman died in Christchurch house fire

Undated handout photo issued by Robert Barnett of himself serving in the Royal Marines, which he did for 18 years, including three tours of Afghanistan and two of Iraq.

Undated handout photo issued by Robert Barnett of himself serving in the Royal Marines, which he did for 18 years, including three tours of Afghanistan and two of Iraq.

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Former Royal Marine in fight for compensation from Ministry of Defence

Man in 30s found dead at home

Man in 30s found dead at home

Man in 30s found dead at home

A campaigner in Boscombe last year against sewage

A campaigner in Boscombe last year against sewage

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Sewage dumped in waters off two popular beaches

Sir Christopher Chope retained his seat in Christchurch

Sir Christopher Chope retained his seat in Christchurch

General Election 2024

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Christchurch MP retains his seat in a large majority

Steve has said he is fed up vandals at the site after a rock was thrown at his car and caused severe damage.

Steve has said he is fed up vandals at the site after a rock was thrown at his car and caused severe damage.

Derelict site targeted by vandals with security guard 'almost killed' by rock

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