Christchurch2 days agoHundreds pack meeting about harbour water qualityTesting of the River Stour in Christchurch revealed a huge jump in bacteria levels in mid-August.2 days ago28 Aug 2026Council given £4.7m to tackle rough sleepingThe money is part of a national plan to offer every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets.28 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Club cancels water activities due to E. coli spikeSamples taken by volunteers find "alarmingly" high levels of E. coli at Christchurch Harbour.27 Aug 202626 Aug 2026'Serious situation' as E. coli spikes in riverAn environmental group reports E. coli readings have "spiked alarmingly" in Dorset.26 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Main road closure extended on day five of wildfireNational Highways says repairs cannot begin until the area has been declared safe to access.13 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Tropical spider found in UK shipping containerThe female huntsman spider is found amongst engineer parts.8 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Coastal towns council launches discount cardPerks including cheaper parking and discounted food and drinks are now available through BCP Life.28 Jul 202626 Jul 2026Residents urged to join nationwide butterfly countBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are home to many important butterfly sites, says authority.26 Jul 202625 Jul 2026Father and son secure future of passenger ferryAndrew and Max Golding took the helm of the boat and said it was part of the town's identity.25 Jul 2026...
