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In a day-long online awards ceremony, 54 winners were announced for the Dorset Tourism Awards 2021/22, with three more to be revealed in May, when winners and sponsors gather at the Sculpture by the Lakes in Pallington, which won gold, silver and bronze at this year’s event. The judges found …

Residents of DORSET are invited to take part in a survey of pharmacy services in the county. Public Health Dorset (PHD) asks residents how they are using local chemists to shape service delivery for the future. The results will form part of a pharmaceutical needs assessment for Dorset – PHD …

Councils across the UK have been forced to suspend public services, close schools and provide emergency aid to the homeless due to Storm Eunice. The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings due to expected ‘damaging and disruptive’ winds which could pose a threat to life. A number of …

This is the moment a ‘beautiful’ £1million house is razed to the ground in an act described as ‘scandalous’ by neighbours. The family home in the Canford Cliffs suburb of Poole, Dorset, was built as recently as 1998 – but was demolished by diggers less than 25 years later despite …

BUYERS had to shell out tens of thousands of extra pounds for homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, according to new figures which also reveal the most expensive areas in the area. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which halted house sales during the first lockdown, coupled with …

A day-long online awards ceremony honored Dorset’s ‘resilient, creative and innovative’ tourism businesses after two years of the pandemic. The Dorset Tourism Awards have revealed 54 winners, with three more to be announced at an in-person event in May. The awards, in their ninth year, recognized pubs, cafes, restaurants, activities …

Electric vehicle manufacturing giant Tesla has filed a planning application to take over a former Porsche garage in Ferndown. Tesla presented plans on January 19 to convert the New Road site, Ferndown, into a large showroom and service center with electric vehicle superchargers. If approved, the site would be the …

HOME prices continued to rise in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in November, according to the latest figures. Average prices increased by 1.5% across the metropolitan area, which saw house prices in the area reach annual growth of 9.3%. The average house price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in November was …

Residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (and beyond) will have noticed the giant crane which is currently in place at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) hospital site. Along with the main hospitals in Poole and Dorchester, the RBH serves residents of both Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Dorset Council. The …

Property portal, MoveStreets, has released new data that reveals how the notoriety factor can boost property prices by up to 117% when it comes to areas frequented by the rich and famous. What the research found MoveStreets analyzed the average house price in postcodes popular with celebrities in four areas …

Dorset is famous for many things – Durdle Door, Jurassic fossils and more – but there is perhaps more that the county is unknown for. Classic books have been written here, secret tunnels have been dug, and famous kings have left landmarks as their legacy. Read on to discover seven …

With so many beautiful homes in Dorset it can sometimes seem difficult to find affordable accommodation. However, alongside the more expensive homes in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area, accommodation in the Dorset Council areas is just as amazing, but at a more affordable cost. We’ve brought you the …

[ad_1] MORE than 860 new cases of Covid have been confirmed in Dorset in the past day, according to the latest figures. A total of 865 new infections were recorded in the BCP and Dorset Council areas within 24 hours until 4 p.m. on Friday 17 December. Of these, 520 …

[ad_1] A POPULAR McDonald’s branch in Poole has been closed and pest control and environmental health officers have been called in. The restaurant, located at Wessex Gate Retail Park on Broadstone Way off the A350 Holes Bay Road, Poole reopened on Monday, December 13, after a temporary closure last week. …

[ad_1] ONE million pounds are spent to dispose of litter from beaches in the BCP Council area. The figure was revealed during the release of a new report on local authorities’ sustainable approach to reducing plastic on the beach. The first of its kind, the report was commissioned by the …

[ad_1] The BCP Council is determined to reduce single-use plastic on its beaches. The authority commissioned a report from the City to Sea nonprofit seeking to develop a more sustainable approach to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole seafront. With responsibility for 15 miles of beaches, the resorts are home to around …

[ad_1] 2021 has been a great summer – but can the region start over, this time without £ 3.5million in government support? That was the question asked by councilors in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after a review of summer activities which saw 40,000 parking tickets issued and some anti-social behavior …

After a lackluster 2020, buyers of second homes in London have hit the property market with some ferocity this year, breaking two national records. Data received by MyLondon from the Hamptons reveals that for the first time, the average London second home buyer spent more than half a million pounds …

Prices for HOUSES in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have increased from £ 245,188 in September 2015 to £ 309,741 in September 2021. This is a 26% increase to £ 64,553, according to the land register. James Scollard, owner of Clifftons Independent Estate & Letting Agents, said: “House prices in Bournemouth, …

[ad_1] Play video Video report by Richard Slee of ITV News Meridian The rise in Earth’s temperature has led to extreme weather conditions in the South East, from cliff falls in Dover to flooding in Oxfordshire and record summer temperatures. Nowhere offers a more obvious example of climate change in …

[ad_1] CONSTRUCTION is now underway for this year’s Christmas Market and Christmas Tree Wonderland. With less than three weeks to go, the Bournemouth Christmas Market runs from Friday 19 November to Sunday 2 January. To make up for lost time, after being unable to open last year due to the …

[ad_1] REPORTS of crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell in August despite a busy tourist month. According to the latest figures from police.uk, a total of 3,825 crimes were reported in the metropolitan area in August, up from 4,097 in July. August had the lowest number of reported crimes …

[ad_1] Plans for a major mixed-use development in Poole – comprising a hotel and hundreds of apartments – were turned down despite being recommended for approval. MHA Burleigh Poole is behind the request, which relates to the existing Thistle Hotel site and adjacent land on the town’s historic wharf. Aligné …

[ad_1] DORSET Planning Officer Cllr David Walsh said there were no “exceptional circumstances” that would allow the region to sidestep government housing targets. He said while neighbors, BCP, might have a case, rural Dorset – which has already offered to provide an additional 9,000 housing units for the Bournemouth, Christchurch …

Have you ever wondered where the most desirable streets of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are? While the coastal real estate boom shows no signs of slowing down, homes in the metropolitan area are snapping up like hot cakes. The average time taken to sell homes has been reduced since the …

According to the latest land register data, the average new home currently carries a 33% premium over the price paid for existing properties. However, in the UK market, there are no less than 29 areas where home buyers can move up the new construction ladder for less than the cost …

[ad_1] Burnham-On-Sea was named this week as one of the UK’s top five ‘most coach-friendly’ travel destinations at a national awards ceremony. The city was a finalist for the award at the British Coach Tourism Awards 2020/21, which took place on Wednesday evening (September 22) in Birmingham. Burnham-On-Sea was a …

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed that in the UK market there are no less than 29 areas where buyers can move up the new construction ladder for less than the cost of existing homes. Warwick Estates analyzed the latest land registry data which shows that the average …

[ad_1] But is a crowded beach a COVID-19 super-spreader hotspot? “No, SARS-CoV-2 does not spread well outdoors, especially where it is sunny and windy,” said Professor Mark Woolhouse, government science adviser and epidemiologist at the University. of Edinburgh.. “There has never been an epidemic linked to the presence of people …

[ad_1] The BCP board said it had been “inundated” with suggestions for its draft waterfront strategy. As part of their public consultation, council staff visited Mudeford Quay in Christchurch and Poole Quay on consecutive days on Tuesday September 14th and Wednesday September 15th. People are encouraged to suggest ways to …

[ad_1] Bournemouth Aerial Festival The return of the Bournemouth Air Festival was another important moment for the UK air show community. It was the first major seaside airshow to return to full form, attracting 800,000 spectators over four days. As such, it has enjoyed superb support from the British Armed …

BCP COUNCIL presented its five-year housing plan which will allow it to spend £ 44.7 million on the construction of 1,000 new homes and the purchase of 250 housing units to house the homeless. The plan will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting and will also seek to significantly …

[ad_1] OTLEY is launching a campaign to attract visitors for this year while waiting to see if it has won a prestigious national tourism award. The city is a finalist in the Best Coach Friendly Destination category at the British Coach Tourism Awards on 22 September. Designed to coincide with …

WITH THE temperature finally rising, it’s definitely the perfect time for a good cold pint. For those looking to visit a pub this weekend, we’ve rounded up some of the best in the area. Using Google Reviews, here are the top rated pubs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Bournemouth: Chaplin’s …

HUNDREDS of first-time buyers bought homes under the government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, according to figures. However, housing activists say the program “sticks a cast” on the inability to build enough housing nationwide, while doing nothing to help tenants with no …

HOUSES prices rose 1.5% in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in June, new figures show. This boost is contributing to the longer-term trend, which has seen house prices in the region achieve annual growth of 10.2 percent. The average house price in the metropolitan area in June was £ 308,071, according …

London, Brighton, Bristol, Dorset, Leicestershire and Nottingham are all home to postcodes that rank in the top 10 for most real estate transactions so far this year. The total value of UK home sales has reached £ 68.8 billion since the start of the year ( Image: Getty Images / …

The real estate market has seen a surge in activity in recent months, with buyers temporarily halting payment of stamp duty. As things start to slow down and indicators show house prices may drop as we approach 2022, some regions have seen a surge in activity. Research by national estate …

[ad_1] The BCP Council unveiled proposals to transform the waterfront between Christchurch and Poole into a “world class” coastline. It launched a consultation on a draft seafront strategy setting priorities for investment and improvement over 20 years, as well as a series of projects for certain territories. Among them is …

An Essex postcode has been ranked as one of the most valuable for home selling prices outside of London. Research by a national estate agent, Keller Williams UK, analyzed the selling prices in the market in England and Wales since the start of the year and found that so far …

[ad_1] SUNSEEKERS are encouraged to download an app before heading to the beach to prevent beauty spots from becoming overcrowded. The free Beach Check UK app shows beach goers which areas are most crowded in real time to help them meet social distancing guidelines. The National Academy of Coastal Tourism …

Prices for HOUSES in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell below the regional average in May, according to the latest figures. Real estate prices in the metropolitan area fell 1.2% – more than the Southwest average – in May. But the decline does not reverse the long-term trend, which has seen …

[ad_1] When the Dixon family moved from Epsom in Surrey to Poole on the south Dorset coast last month, their boat was in the driveway even before their furniture was in the house. The sailing-crazy family bought a five-bedroom house in the Parkstone area, just a 15-minute bike ride from …

[ad_1] As temperatures begin to rise and Europe’s hot summer reaches new highs, many of us are looking to get out after a long year of confinement and avoid exits. However, with the risk of persistent infection, we would like to avoid crowds and close contact with others. A whole …

[ad_1] CASES of the Covid Delta variant in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area increased by more than a third in a week. Figures from Public Health England show a total of 710 cases were recorded in the BCP Council area in the week to June 30. The previous week, …

[ad_1] AN ONLINE business that sells famous fashion brands at discount prices will have more staff and a bigger warehouse after winning a council grant. Highstreet Outlet plans to expand its staff team as well as have a new website and larger premises to house a greater variety of inventory. …

[ad_1] HARD-HIT retail and hospitality businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have received more than £ 20million to help reopen as lockdown restrictions are relaxed, new figures show. Funding for the government’s £ 5bn restart program has been welcomed by board leaders who have urged companies to act quickly to …

[ad_1] OVER one million Covid-19 vaccines have been distributed across Dorset thanks to the tireless efforts of county medical staff and volunteers. This magnificent feat now brings the total number of doses administered across Dorset to 1,001,740, according to the latest NHS data. Figures released by NHS England show that …

[ad_1] Martin Lewis is warning millions of Britons that they could have hundreds of pounds taken off their municipal tax bills. The founder of MoneySavingExpert said discounts range from 25% off per year to paying nothing at all. The reductions are mainly due to people living alone, those under 18, …

[ad_1] THIRTY pupils at a Dorset primary school are in isolation after a confirmed case of Covid. Thirty students and “some staff” at Upton Junior School in Poole are all in isolation after a case of Covid-19 is confirmed. A spokesperson for the school said: “We had a case of …

[ad_1] OVER 965,000 Covid-19 jabs have been administered across Dorset to date. A total of 968,647 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been distributed in Dorset, according to the latest NHS data. This incredible county-wide feat would have been impossible without all the medical staff and volunteers working tirelessly on …

[ad_1] OVER 940,000 jabs have been given across Dorset, according to the latest figures. Coronavirus rates in the county remained below the national and regional average with 40 to 50 new cases every day. The most recent government data shows that no deaths from the coronavirus have yet been reported …

[ad_1] Earlier this year, the BCP council was awarded £ 40,000 to further develop its beach checking app. The Beach Check app, developed by the council, launched in 2020, the month after civic leaders declared a major incident after huge crowds marched on the resort’s beaches. And now the app …

[ad_1] A BAR closed until the middle of next week following a “number of positive COVID-19 cases associated” at the Bournemouth town center site. All visitors to the Exter Road premises over a five-day period were also asked to take a Covid test as a “precaution”. Public health and council …

[ad_1] IT’S World Oceans Day and to celebrate we took a look at some of the awesome photos of Poole Bay from our Camera Club. Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, we are fortunate to enjoy seven miles of beautiful sandy beaches and an epic coastline that is home to the …

[ad_1] NEARLY 900,000 jabs have been given across Dorset, according to the latest figures. The number of coronavirus cases and deaths also remained low in Dorset throughout the past month. The most recent government data shows that no deaths from the coronavirus have yet been reported since May 3 in …

[ad_1] Whether it’s fun on the river or slicing the waves in a speedboat, as an island nation, it’s no surprise that nearly a million of us love to hang out. on the water. In terms of recreation, it is not the most affordable with even a modest vessel requiring …

[ad_1] With summer just around the corner, it’s not just the beach appeal that makes the UK coastline an attractive proposition, with about 950,000 to take us to the waves in a yacht or a motor boat. When it comes to hobbies, it’s not the most affordable, even with a …

[ad_1] STUDENTS at a school in Poole have been asked to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus case was confirmed. Cornerstone Academy – formerly Carter Community School – in Hamworthy received confirmation of the case over the bank holiday weekend. It is the first school in Dorset to register a case …

[ad_1] The hottest place was Myerscough, Lancs. His 78.6F (25.9C) broke the Bank Holiday Monday record of 77.1F in Kinlochewe, north-west Scotland. Bookies have reduced the odds of breaking “Flaming June” records. Forecasters say that although parts of southern England today may rise to 84F (29C) – warmer than much …

[ad_1] Bournemouth hotels are expected to be at full capacity by tomorrow, as tens of thousands of visitors flock to the built-up area for the bank holiday weekend. It is shaping up to be the busiest weekend of the year yet, less than a fortnight after the government sanctioned the …

[ad_1] DORSET Council calls for government intervention on cuts to rail services, fearing Dorset’s tourist economy may be derailed by a newly reduced timetable. As reported, the train operator South Western Railway (SWR) has reduced services on the Weymouth-London Waterloo line to just one train per hour. Previously there was …

[ad_1] BOURNEMOUTH was named among the cities with the fewest pubs for the population, according to the latest study. In the UK there are around 47,000 pubs serving the 66 million people living in the UK. This represents around 1,000 pubs for 1.4 million inhabitants. Naturally the number of pubs …

[ad_1] There are no Covid-19 patients in hospitals in Dorset, and case rates across the county remain at “low levels,” health officials said. Local health authority Public Health Dorset said the rate was between 5 and 10 cases per 100,000 population. A spokesperson said: “Local case rates remain at low …

[ad_1] HOUSES prices rose 1.3 percent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in March, new figures show. This surge is contributing to the longer-term trend, which has seen house prices in the region achieve annual growth of 9.2%. House prices were on average £ 307,001 in BCP in March 2021, according …

[ad_1] MORE blue flags have been awarded to beaches in the BCP Council area than any other UK authority. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced its iconic blue flags and seaside awards to the UK’s best beaches, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been confirmed with 23 awards in …

[ad_1] A NEW coach service is to link Dorset to London. Yellow Buses will operate the M3 between Poole and the capital on behalf of the coach operator Megabus. Coaches will stop at Heathrow as well as London Victoria and run Thursday through Monday, five times a day in each …

[ad_1] An open letter to Cllr David Walsh, holder of the Dorset Planning Council portfolio I am writing to you because I am increasingly concerned about the size and scope of the proposals contained in the Dorset Local Plan. It seems the plan contains many tired old ideas about solving …

[ad_1] Smart city technology designed to streamline public services could prove to be an “attractive target” for hostile states seeking to disrupt UK infrastructure or steal sensitive data, UK spies have warned. The intervention by the National Cyber ​​Security Center, a branch of GCHQ, reflects growing fears in the intelligence …

[ad_1] A NEW coach service is to link Dorset to London. Megabus will operate one M3 route per day in each direction between Weymouth and the capital via Dorchester and Bere Regis, Thursday through Monday. The service, which will be operated via the yellow Bournemouth buses, will run a further …

[ad_1] Search by leading mortgage broker for high net values ​​globally, Enness Global Mortgages, revealed which areas of the property market are seeing the biggest purchases outside of London. Enness analyzed property transactions of £ 3million and over across England over the past year and found that 886 houses had …

[ad_1] The number of vacation rental mortgages has doubled since August 2020, according to the Haysto mortgage platform. In addition, the site found that a record number of UK holiday bookings had taken place after the government revealed its roadmap out of closure earlier this year. Haysto looked at the …