Mudeford

A local GP was on the crest of a wave as she became Mudeford RNLI’s first female tractor driver, launching and recovering the lifeboat and its crew.

It was a “bittersweet” moment for Mudeford RNLI rescuers as their lifeboat of nearly two decades was replaced.

Amid the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations, Mudeford station has honoured its longest serving volunteer.

A man’s body was pulled from the water at Mudeford Quay early this morning.

A young girl was praised for remembering to “Float to Live” when she got swept out into deep water off a Christchurch beach.

Staff at a Christchurch restaurant which dropped from the top food hygiene to the second lowest were said to be “beyond disappointed” by the rating.

A fisherman has spoken of the “spectacular” moment he captured dolphins jumping out of the sea in front of him off Hengistbury Head.

A kayaker needed to be rescued after being capsized by a passing vessel off a Mudeford beach.

An infant school in Christchurch has maintained its ‘good’ rating following its latest Ofsted inspection.

A football club for women and girls has slammed “mindless” vandals who wrecked a new goal, meaning matches could be postponed.

RNLI volunteers came together at their stations to take group photographs for a special montage marking the life-saving charity’s 200th anniversary.

A modern new entrance for a fire-hit church, which was criticised by the town council, was designed to make the building more accessible.

A man was rescued after falling from a rock groyne on a Mudeford beach amid concerns over the incoming tide.

A company director suffering from anxiety and depression hanged himself, an inquest at Bournemouth Coroners’ Court has heard.

A popular ferry service has celebrated its long-awaited relaunch, seven months after storms put it out of action because of a damaged pontoon.

Nearly 500 walkers raised more than £100,000 during this year’s Oakhaven stroll.

A fire-ravaged church is planned to be restored to how it was when it was built in 1869.

A “small and friendly” Mudeford care home has been given a ‘good’ rating by care inspectors.

Mudeford RNLI rescuers have been given improved access to their station following concerns over increased traffic congestion as the summer approaches.

Mudeford RNLI rescuers respond to two call-outs to vessels off Hengistbury Head within hours this morning.