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This Week in Sandbanks

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‘We don’t all live in Sandbanks’: council backs local plan consultation

‘We don’t all live in Sandbanks’: council backs local plan consultation  Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth Echo·2 Oct
Council

Plans to demolish Sandbanks hotel rejected

Plans to demolish Sandbanks hotel rejected  BBC

BBC·30 Sept
News

'Enough is enough': Community group 'relieved' after Carr's hotel application refused

A group that has opposed a developer's plans surrounding a Sandbanks hotel have said that they are 'delighted' that the most recent application was refused.

Bournemouth Echo·29 Sept
News

Haven Hotel demolition plans refused but developer Richard Carr vows to resubmit

An application seeking permission to demolish a hotel in Sandbanks has been refused by BCP Council.

Bournemouth Echo·28 Sept
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End of season for RNLI lifeguards in east Dorset as final patrols finish up

RNLI patrols at Sandbanks, Bournemouth West, Bournemouth East, and Boscombe East will finish on September 27, marking the end of lifeguard service for the year.

Bournemouth Echo·26 Sept
News

Shock on Sandbanks after teenager suffers serious stab wound

A quiet, affluent road near Sandbanks has been thrown into shock after a 17-year-old boy was found with a serious stab wound.

Bournemouth Echo·21 Sept
News

Sandbanks Ferry to close for seven-week major refit later this year

Sandbanks chain ferry will be taken out of service for seven weeks later this year for a major refit.

Bournemouth Echo·21 Sept
News

BCP Yacht club in Sandbanks submits plans for expansion to enhance facilities

A yacht club in Sandbanks has submitted plans for an expansion to its marina.

Bournemouth Echo·19 Sept
News

Sandbanks developer cleared of strangling estranged wife after one-hour jury verdict

A Sandbanks property developer was today found not guilty of strangling his estranged wife in a row over their divorce.

Bournemouth Echo·17 Sept
News

Manhunt continues following Poole burglary and 'suspicious' Sandbanks incident

Officers continuing to investigate a burglary at a home in Poole are renewing their appeal for information and issuing a further image of a man they would like to identify.

Bournemouth Echo·16 Sept
News

Objections flood in over hotel demolition as developer vows new hotel will follow

Plans seeking to demolish a well-known hotel in Sandbanks have prompted a flood of public objections.

Bournemouth Echo·15 Sept
News

New 85-bedroom hotel planned for Sandbanks if site demolition gets green light

Plans for a brand new 85-bedroom hotel are in the works if a demolition application is approved for a plot in Sandbanks.

Bournemouth Echo·11 Sept
News

£6m Sandbanks home set for demolition to make way for £10m mansion

A beachfront property is set to be demolished despite it going on the market for whopping £6m.

Bournemouth Echo·8 Sept
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Investigation launched after three men break into 6 garages in Sandbanks

Police are investigating a string of garage break ins in at a block of flats.

Bournemouth Echo·1 Sept
News

Missing young person found on Sandbanks beach reunited with family

A missing young person was safely reunited with their family after being spotted by a police community support officer on a busy beach in Sandbanks.

Bournemouth Echo·16 Aug
News

Bournemouth nine-year-old cycles from Sandbanks to St Tropez in 11-day challenge

A nine-year-old from Bournemouth has completed a 1,322km journey from Sandbanks to St Tropez, climbing more than 7,300 metres along the way.

Bournemouth Echo·14 Aug
News

Developer’s bid to turn 19ft garage into Sandbanks home rejected for fourth time

A developer’s bid to turn a tiny garage in Sandbanks into a two-bedroom home has been rejected.

Bournemouth Echo·10 Aug
News

Millionaire's £4m Sandbanks mansion could be torn down over planning row with celeb

A millionaire could be forced to demolish his brand new £4m home on Sandbanks after a neighbour successfully sued the council over the planning process for it.

Bournemouth Echo·6 Aug
News

Faulty cooker sparks raging beach hut fire in Sandbanks

A fire tore through a beach hut on Sandbanks beach yesterday evening after a faulty cooker and gas canisters caused significant damage.

Bournemouth Echo·30 Jul
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'I am over 80 - I am disgusted with the new way the Sandbanks Ferry takes the toll'

I have just returned from two weeks staying with my sister in Poole. I come down quite often, I come from down here.

Bournemouth Echo·27 Jul
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Sport, music and glamour take over Sandbanks Beach for 19th year

Sandbanks Beach came alive with a mix of sport, music and glamour as SandPolo returned for its 19th year.

Bournemouth Echo·12 Jul
News

Emotional Rick Stein, 78, issues statement after Sandbanks visit

An emotional TV chef Rick Stein has issued a new statement.

Bournemouth Echo·7 Jul
News

Sandbanks Ferry scraps plan to impose expiry date on paper tickets after backlash

Residents have claimed victory after the Sandbanks Ferry scrapped plans to put an expiry date on pre-bought paper tickets following a backlash from customers.

Bournemouth Echo·1 Jul
News

Sandbanks Ferry completely cashless from today: How do I pay now?

From today, Sandbanks Ferry is fully cashless, with all vehicle crossings paid for through a new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system.

Bournemouth Echo·1 Jul
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Councillor criticises cannabis influencer for Facebook post at Sandbanks

A Bournemouth cannabis influencer with over 50,000 followers has defended a Facebook post which shows him using a herbal vape in his car.

Bournemouth Echo·17 Jun
News

New report names most and least expensive coastal locations across England

Sandbanks has been named the priciest coastal location in England.

Bournemouth Echo·16 Jun
News

Police drones catch speeding and drink drug driving in Sandbanks crackdown

70 drivers were caught by Police drones for speeding and two arrests were made in evening anti-social driving operation.

Bournemouth Echo·6 Jun
News

Full line-up revealed for popular beach festival returning to Dorset in July

SandFest will return to Sandbanks Beach in Dorset, on Sunday, July 12, marking its ninth year, with house music star MK, and UK garage legend DJ EZ to perform.

Bournemouth Echo·5 Jun
News

Sandbanks homeowner wins the 'Battle of the Berlin Wall'

A homeowner has won the 'Battle of the Berlin Wall' after officials allowed him to keep an 'eyesore' structure along the boundary of his £1m seaside home.

Bournemouth Echo·30 May
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4 Dorset spots ranked among Britain's most expensive seaside towns for 2026

Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Lyme Regis and Swanage were ranked among Britain's most expensive seaside towns according to Rightmove

Bournemouth Echo·28 May
News

Sandbanks beach in Poole named the most photographed beach in the UK

New data from Jessops shows Sandbanks beach in Poole was named the most photographed in the UK, topping the list with 48,600 Instagram hashtags.

Bournemouth Echo·23 May
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£1.4million luxury property plans given go ahead in Sandbanks

Planning permission has been granted to redevelop a luxury property in Sandbanks with a guide price of £1.4 million.

Bournemouth Echo·22 May
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Oakhaven Walk from Sandbanks to Lymington returns this Saturday

The Oakhaven Walk will take place on May 16, and will raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice by following a stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path.

Bournemouth Echo·14 May
News

Parking restrictions on busy Sandbanks road for upcoming sewer works

Sewer maintenance work will impact parking in Sandbanks during the busy summer months.

Bournemouth Echo·12 May
News

Council admit 'agreed method' not followed on Sandbanks beach works, MP says

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour MP for Poole, pressed BCP Council after being contacted by several constituents who raised concerns about the removal of sand dunes last week.

Bournemouth Echo·30 Apr
News

Sandbanks restaurant makes dramatic improvements following damning food hygiene score

A Sandbanks restaurant has dramatically raised its food hygiene rating, climbing from one out of five to the top score in its latest inspection.

Bournemouth Echo·21 Apr
News

Digger activity on Sandbanks sparks concern among beachgoers

Beachgoers have raised concerns about digger activity that took place on Sandbanks with the plight of the protected sand lizards under the spotlight.

Bournemouth Echo·21 Apr
News

Millionaire documents transformation of £13.5m Sandbanks plot on social media

A 'self-made millionaire' who bought a Sandbanks plot, with plans to demolish and rebuild it, has begun to document the transformation on social media.

Bournemouth Echo·15 Apr
News

Two hospitalised and person 'cut free' from van after crash

A crash in Sandbanks saw an individual have to be 'cut free' from a vehicle and two taken to hospital.

Bournemouth Echo·13 Apr
News

RECAP: Road in Sandbanks closed due to crash- 'avoid the area'

Morning, Sandbanks residents! Looks like there's been a bit of a hold-up on the peninsula this morning due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene, so please do avoid the area if you can to help them get things sorted quickly.

Bournemouth Echo·13 Apr
News

Passenger 'cut free' from vehicle after Sandbanks crash

A person has been 'cut free' from a vehicle following a crash on a road in Sandbanks.

Bournemouth Echo·13 Apr
News

Sandbanks beach in Poole crowned the cleanest beach in the UK

Sandbanks named the UK’s cleanest beach in new study, scoring 9.86/10 for cleanliness, water quality, Blue Flag status and smoke-free policy. Poole, Dorset.

Bournemouth Echo·11 Apr
News

Rockwater 'ran out of money' building Sandbanks site but set to open later this year

Construction work on Rockwater’s planned Sandbanks venue was halted after it “ran out of money”, its founder and CEO has said.

Bournemouth Echo·11 Apr
What's On

Samudra: Sea, Sound & Summer

Gather together on sandbanks beach for an invigorating (optional) sea dip, journaling, sound bath and warm up around the fire after :)

Eventbrite·7 Apr
News

Sandbanks ferry prices increased from today as company goes cashless

Well, it's official folks, the Sandbanks Chain Ferry has seen a price hike from April 1st. And just a heads-up, the ferry is now going cashless, so make sure you're prepared for that change before you set off on your journey.

Bournemouth Echo·1 Apr
News

7 places you need to visit before you can call yourself a true BCP local

Fancy proving you're a true Sandbanks local? Well, according to the latest buzz, a visit to Hengistbury Head and the much-loved Chez Fred is a must!

Bournemouth Echo·29 Mar
News

Protesters set to demonstrate in support of ferry staff

Our beloved Sandbanks Ferry, the heart of so many daily commutes and summer trips, is facing some worrying news for its dedicated staff. It looks like a peaceful protest is being organised right here in Sandbanks to show support for those facing potential redundancies.

Dorset Echo·27 Mar
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Protesters set to demonstrate in support of Sandbanks Ferry staff

Our beloved Sandbanks Ferry, a vital link for so many of us, is in the spotlight this week. It's brilliant to see our community rallying behind the dedicated staff who keep this essential service running smoothly.

Bournemouth Echo·26 Mar