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NewsBournemouth Echo

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.

23 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

£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.

22 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

14 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Parking restrictions on busy Sandbanks road for upcoming sewer works

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

12 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

30 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

21 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

21 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

15 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

13 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

13 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

13 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

11 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

11 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

1 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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!

29 March 2026
Dorset Echo

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.

27 March 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

26 March 2026
BBC South

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.

17 March 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

5 March 2026
Highways News

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.

2 March 2026

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