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This Week in Sandbanks

Well hello there, Sandbanks neighbours! It’s been another lively week here on our beautiful peninsula, and as always, there’s a lot to chat about. Our hearts have been with the dedicated staff of the

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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·5d ago
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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·5d ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Changes for the Sandbanks Ferry

Big news for our beloved chain ferry! With some changes on the horizon, local residents are understandably concerned about how it might affect our daily commutes and precious ferry trips across the harbour.

BBC South·17 Mar
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Sandbanks restaurant handed 1-star rating following inspection

Oh dear, a bit of a wobble for one of our beloved Sandbanks eateries! It seems a recent inspection hasn't gone quite as planned for a local restaurant, leaving us all a little concerned.

Bournemouth Echo·5 Mar
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Dorset: Tunnel to link Studland and Sandbanks entered in Elon Musk-run competition

Well, would you look at that! A bit of local ingenuity is making waves, as the brilliant idea for a tunnel under the Sandbanks chain ferry has been recognised on a global stage. We're talking Elon Musk's Innovation Competition, folks – a real nod to solving our beloved Sandbanks transport woes.

Highways News·2 Mar
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Tunnel from Sandbanks to Studland proposed in new ambitious bid

Well, this is certainly a thought-provoking idea for our little corner of Dorset! A tunnel linking Sandbanks to Studland is being mooted, and it's got the local chatter buzzing.

Bournemouth Echo·28 Feb
Council

BCP Council invites consultation on managing the sand dunes at Sandbanks

Fancy having your say on our precious Sandbanks dunes? BCP Council is opening up discussions on how we can best look after this stunning local treasure, so now's your chance to get involved!

Bournemouth Echo·20 Feb
Planning

Sandbanks residents fight plans to turn home into 'soulless' mansion

Our beautiful Sandbanks is facing another planning battle, as neighbours rally against proposals to transform a local property into a "soulless" mansion. Residents are concerned about the potential impact on our unique coastal charm and the very character of our beloved peninsula.

Daily Mail·16 Feb
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Sandbanks restaurant wants revamp and extended opening hours

Sandbanks restaurant wants revamp and extended opening hours  bournemouthecho.co.uk

bournemouthecho.co.uk·22 Jan
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The Sandbanks Ferry suspended – live traffic updates

Oh dear, looks like our beloved Sandbanks Ferry is taking an unscheduled break today. This means the usual smooth sailing across to Studland is paused, so expect a bit of a wobble in your travel plans if you were heading that way.

Bournemouth One·21 Jan
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Sandbanks restaurant plans to be heard by licensing committee

Good news for local foodies! A popular Sandbanks spot is set to have its licensing plans considered by the committee soon. We'll be keeping a close eye on this one for you.

Bournemouth Echo·15 Jan
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'Sandbanks needs some TLC to make roads safer'

Hello Sandbanks neighbours! It sounds like our beautiful peninsula might be in need of a little bit of a spruce-up. The Bournemouth Echo is highlighting concerns about road safety right here on our doorstep, suggesting we could all do with a bit of TLC to keep things safer for everyone.

Bournemouth Echo·12 Jan