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Walkford woman banned from driving for 20 months

Walkford woman banned from driving for 20 months

Walkford woman banned from driving for 20 months

12 November 2025

A Walkford woman has been banned from driving for 20 months after being caught over the drink limit.


Libraries set for £500k community hub revamp

Libraries set for £500k community hub revamp

Libraries set for £500k community hub revamp

05 November 2025

Libraries in Highcliffe and Christchurch could be turned into multi-use ‘community hubs’ in a five-year programme.


Future of library services under discussion

Future of library services under discussion

Future of library services under discussion

29 October 2025

The future of library services including those in Christchurch and Highcliffe is to be debated today (Wednesday).


Coastguard and lifeboat crews aid casualty at quay

Coastguard and lifeboat crews aid casualty at quay

Coastguard and lifeboat crews aid casualty at quay

25 October 2025

Coastguard and lifeboat teams joined paramedics in going to the aid of a casualty on Mudeford Quay.


Sisters’ sweet treats raise funds for cat charity

Sisters’ sweet treats raise funds for cat charity

Sisters’ sweet treats raise funds for cat charity

16 October 2025

Two young sisters raised over £130 for Lymington Cat and Kitten Rescue by selling tasty homemade treats.


‘No surprise’ – celebrity chef celebrates after development plans rejected

‘No surprise’ – celebrity chef celebrates after development plans rejected

‘No surprise’ – celebrity chef celebrates after development plans rejected

10 October 2025

A celebrity restaurateur is celebrating after plans to develop The Lord Bute Hotel were thrown out by BCP Council.

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Mobile police station to visit Christchurch and Highcliffe

Mobile police station to visit Christchurch and Highcliffe

Mobile police station to visit Christchurch and Highcliffe

14 September 2025

People in Christchurch and Highcliffe can now share crime and policing concerns with officers in an eco-friendly traveling base.


Head denies school ‘furries’ litter tray claims

Head denies school ‘furries’ litter tray claims

Head denies school ‘furries’ litter tray claims

12 September 2025

A headteacher has been forced to deny claims that pupils who identify as animals have been given litter trays to use during school hours.


Cliff Top Music Festival basks in glorious September sunshine

Cliff Top Music Festival basks in glorious September sunshine

Cliff Top Music Festival basks in glorious September sunshine

11 September 2025

Glorious weather drew hundreds of revellers to Highcliffe for a full day of live music and dancing at the Cliff Top Music Festival.


Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

10 September 2025

A building boss battling to develop Highcliffe land accused the parish council of telling a "complete pack of lies" to turn the public against him.

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No plans to sell allotments, says council

No plans to sell allotments, says council

No plans to sell allotments, says council

08 September 2025

There are no plans to sell Highcliffe and Walkford’s allotments, the parish council says, amid rising concerns.


The free Heritage Open Days events across the New Forest and Christchurch

The free Heritage Open Days events across the New Forest and Christchurch

The free Heritage Open Days events across the New Forest and Christchurch

08 September 2025

Your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences.


‘He would have died had I not been there’ – off-duty doctor at pub saves driver’s life, before returning to his pint

‘He would have died had I not been there’ – off-duty doctor at pub saves driver’s life, before returning to his pint

‘He would have died had I not been there’ – off-duty doctor at pub saves driver’s life, before returning to his pint

22 August 2025

An off-duty doctor enjoying a pint at a Highcliffe pub rushed to save the life of a driver in cardiac arrest – before returning to finish his drink.


Disco legends Odyssey will headline Highcliffe music festival

Disco legends Odyssey will headline Highcliffe music festival

Disco legends Odyssey will headline Highcliffe music festival

21 August 2025

A family-friendly festival with live music and fairground rides is set to return to Highcliffe in September.


‘Remarkable’ – students across New Forest and Christchurch collect their A-level results

‘Remarkable’ – students across New Forest and Christchurch collect their A-level results

‘Remarkable’ – students across New Forest and Christchurch collect their A-level results

14 August 2025

Excitement and trepidation were rife as students across the New Forest and Christchurch collected their A-level results today.


Farewell to ‘awesome’ lollipop lady Lyn after 20 years

Farewell to ‘awesome’ lollipop lady Lyn after 20 years

Farewell to ‘awesome’ lollipop lady Lyn after 20 years

16 July 2025

For nearly 20 years lollipop lady Lyn Matthews has kept children safe as they crossed the road in Walkford to St Mark’s primary school.


Calls for memorial to much-loved bus stop ‘Flute Man’ after his sudden death

Calls for memorial to much-loved bus stop ‘Flute Man’ after his sudden death

Calls for memorial to much-loved bus stop ‘Flute Man’ after his sudden death

15 July 2025

Calls have been made for a permanent memorial to the ‘Flute Man’ of Highcliffe after his sudden death sparked an outpouring of tributes.

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Food festival hailed ‘the most vibrant edition yet’

Food festival hailed ‘the most vibrant edition yet’

Food festival hailed ‘the most vibrant edition yet’

17 June 2025

More than 25,000 people descended on Highcliffe for a sunny weekend of family fun at the town’s popular food and arts festival.

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Playgroup get new home thanks to BCP Council

Playgroup get new home thanks to BCP Council

Playgroup get new home thanks to BCP Council

12 June 2025

A preschool is relocating after after being given its marching orders in a row over health and safety.


‘I don’t believe it!’ – Walkford home of TV’s Victor Meldrew up for sale

‘I don’t believe it!’ – Walkford home of TV’s Victor Meldrew up for sale

‘I don’t believe it!’ – Walkford home of TV’s Victor Meldrew up for sale

04 June 2025

Exterior shots for the BBC1 comedy series were filmed in Walkford.

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