Christchurch News

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'Phenomenal' Jet2 launch at Bournemouth as top five destinations revealed

Bournemouth seafront and town centre

Bournemouth seafront and town centre

Local government

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Just one week left to have say on future housing and developments in BCP

CONTROVERSIAL: 20mph zones have been subject to a lot of debate

CONTROVERSIAL: 20mph zones have been subject to a lot of debate

Local government

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No referendum to be held on 20mph limits

BCP Council headquarters at Bournemouth Town Hall

BCP Council headquarters at Bournemouth Town Hall

Jobs and careers

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More job losses at council as 300 employees ask for redundancy

Planning and development

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Flat plans refused over concerns future occupants would be 'cramped'

An aerial view of Christchurch

An aerial view of Christchurch

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More than a mile of green footpaths within walking distance in Christchurch

The former Goff’s Family Funeral Services

The former Goff’s Family Funeral Services

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New coffee shop could fill vacant funeral directors

The cordon at Priors Close

The cordon at Priors Close

'No evidence assault took place' after woman left with serious head injury

Proposed visuals for the rebuild

Proposed visuals for the rebuild

Planning and development

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Plans for rebuild of fire-damaged church will 'respect remaining heritage'

Distinguished Gentleman's Bike Ride 2023

Distinguished Gentleman's Bike Ride 2023

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One of largest motorbike rides in the world comes to BCP

Thousands of Scouts set to gather for annual St George's Day events

Thousands of Scouts set to gather for annual St George's Day events

Clubs and societies

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Thousands of Scouts set to gather for annual St George's Day events

Mudeford RNLI volunteer Scott Harburn

Mudeford RNLI volunteer Scott Harburn

'We wish him every success': RNLI volunteer to take on marathon

Benjamin Kenneth Fooks

Benjamin Kenneth Fooks

Man threatened staff with 'long screwdriver' in attempted robbery at corner shop

Rush hour delays after crash in Christchurch

Rush hour delays after crash in Christchurch

Rush hour delays after crash in Christchurch

UHD winners last year

UHD winners last year

Nominate hospital worker or volunteer who has gone the extra mile

Cotlands Road car park

Cotlands Road car park

Local government

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Car park fees to rise again this week - taking some one-hour stays up to £2.90

Left to right: Paul and Louise O'Connell

Left to right: Paul and Louise O'Connell

Christchurch wellbeing studio nominated for best yoga studio

Roadworks happening across the BCP Council area this week

Roadworks happening across the BCP Council area this week

53 roadworks happening across the BCP area this week

Scott Williams played 11-year-old Jayden from Christchurch

Scott Williams played 11-year-old Jayden from Christchurch

11-year-old darts player makes debut against World Championship player

Steve McGrane in front of his garden next door to the proposed site

Steve McGrane in front of his garden next door to the proposed site

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Residents rally against 'ridiculous plans' to 'squeeze' house in neighbour’s garden

Planning and development

Company returns with new development plans after facing backlash from residents

195 and 195A Barrack Road

195 and 195A Barrack Road

Planning and development

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Plans for offices and flats on busy stretch of road halted by council

Esme, Arthur and Carly

Esme, Arthur and Carly

Five-year-old becomes face of charity supporting sibling's complex medical needs

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Sewage spills “causing catastrophic harm to lives and the natural world”

Bournemouth Town Hall

Bournemouth Town Hall

Local government

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How many top earners at BCP Council feature in latest 'Town Hall Rich List'

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School after tree felling

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School after tree felling

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‘Every tree is precious’: Shock after school fells dozens of trees

PICTURES: Flood warning at Christchurch

PICTURES: Flood warning at Christchurch

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PICTURES: Flooding at Mudeford Quay amid warning

The all-weather pitch by Mudeford Wood Community Centre

The all-weather pitch by Mudeford Wood Community Centre

Clubs and societies

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Sports pitch to reopen after £100,000 project

Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week

Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week

47 roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week

Beryl e-scooters on Bournemouth promenade

Beryl e-scooters on Bournemouth promenade

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E-scooters and bikes to stay in BCP for years to come after new contract

A £19,000 Ford ranger wildtrak was stolen on April 4.

A £19,000 Ford ranger wildtrak was stolen on April 4.

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Ford truck worth £19k stolen using keyless hacking tech

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13-year-old karter amazes despite 'heart-breaking' diabetes diagnosis

Tui said it expects underlying earnings to jump by at least a quarter over 2023-24 (PA)

Tui said it expects underlying earnings to jump by at least a quarter over 2023-24 (PA)

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TUI commits 15,000 extra seats flying from Bournemouth next summer

Chris Green aka Rhino Boy

Chris Green aka Rhino Boy

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'Running in a rhino costume is the best way I can get people to take notice'

The scene at Druitt Road in Somerford on Saturday, July 29

The scene at Druitt Road in Somerford on Saturday, July 29

Man made pizza and waited hours before calling ambulance after friend died

Delays after crash in Christchurch

Delays after crash in Christchurch

Delays after crash in Christchurch

Driver assaulted another motorist after crash

Cameron's Club and Lounge

Cameron's Club and Lounge

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Club allowed to stay open later after mediating police 'concerns'

Samantha Arnold and Neil Woods

Samantha Arnold and Neil Woods

Paddleboarders take to the water in fundraising efforts to revive visitor centre

Busker stock image

Busker stock image

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Busker fined huge amount after breaking 'performance rules'

Road blocked and emergency response after motorbike crash

Road blocked and emergency response after motorbike crash

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Road blocked and emergency response after motorbike crash

Nathan Jauns aboard the Mudeford Servant Atlantic 85 lifeboat

Nathan Jauns aboard the Mudeford Servant Atlantic 85 lifeboat

'He was dedicated to saving lives at sea for 17 years'

Maravi in Christchurch

Maravi in Christchurch

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Café centred around Malawian coffee set to open in town centre

Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex

Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex

Leisure centre secures funding for solar panels to heat swimming pools

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'Promising' teen carpenter progresses in national competition

– Portfield School Sixth Form student Luke, with Lesley Waters, student Jack and Autism Unlimited CEO Siún Cranny.

– Portfield School Sixth Form student Luke, with Lesley Waters, student Jack and Autism Unlimited CEO Siún Cranny.

Celebrity chef unveils autism schools new sixth-form building

Christchurch High Street

Christchurch High Street

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Nearly £4,000 being spent to add bunting to high street

Proposal for 3 Watermead

Proposal for 3 Watermead

Planning and development

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Property extension plans face backlash from residents

People at Homewards coalition meeting

People at Homewards coalition meeting

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Coalition working to prevent homelessness meets

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Brand new Ryanair flights to take off from Bournemouth this weekend

BCP Council chief executive Graham Farrant

BCP Council chief executive Graham Farrant

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Arrangements for PCC and by-election confirmed in BCP

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New installations to uncover 'scientific secrets' of the seafront

Director of council children's services says Safety Valve 'does not work'

Director of council children's services says Safety Valve 'does not work'

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Director of council children's services says Safety Valve 'does not work'

Mary Ansell-Carter, general manager of Age Concern Christchurch

Mary Ansell-Carter, general manager of Age Concern Christchurch

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Faeces and rotting food left in donations outside charity shop

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