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NewsBournemouth Echo

Emotional Rick Stein, 78, issues statement after Sandbanks visit

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

7 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

1 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

1 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

17 June 2026
Bournemouth Echo

New report names most and least expensive coastal locations across England

Sandbanks has been named the priciest coastal location in England.

16 June 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

6 June 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

5 June 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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.

30 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

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

28 May 2026
Bournemouth 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

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