Burton

Local Areas in Christchurch

Burton Highcliffe Mudeford Hurn Somerford

Vet plan for site of closing village surgery

A doctors’ surgery in Burton could become a vet practice under plans currently being considered by BCP Council.

Trackside fire causes more rail disruption

A fire next to the railway at Burton has shut all lines between Southampton Central and Bournemouth, causing major disruption for local rail users.

Cyclist (12) grabbed in failed bike theft

A would-be thief grabbed a 12-year-old cyclist in a failed bid to steal his bike at Burton.

Photo appeal: Hunt for man who tried to snatch bike from child

Police have released an image of a man they want to trace as they continue investigating a failed attempt to snatch a child’s bicycle at Burton.

Large fire in derelict building ‘started deliberately’

Multiple fire crews battled a large blaze, believed to have been started deliberately, which engulfed a derelict building at Burton.

New art installations for Mudeford and Burton

Two new community art installations are being proposed for Mudeford and Burton.

Motorists face three weeks of misery with Avon Causeway closure

A major route linking Christchurch with the New Forest is set to be shut for nearly three weeks

Town’s flooded routes reopen for traffic

Updates have been given on two Christchurch roads which had been closed since the torrential downpour more than a week ago.

Two villages set to lose their medical centres

Village medical practices in Bransgore and Burton are set to close under plans announced by Christchurch Medical Partnership.

Man caught having sex with calf was badly trampled by cows trying to flee farm

A man caught having sex with a calf was badly trampled by cows after trying to flee the scene, a court heard today.

Village post office faces closure as postmaster steps down after 17 years

Burton’s post office is set to close in the new year when its current postmaster steps down after 17 years.

Plan to cut speed limits in villages

Proposals to slash the speed limit on two Highcliffe roads from 40mph to 30mph have been welcomed by villagers.

Campaigners hit roads for horse and cyclist safety

Twenty-five horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians braved heavy downpours for a special parade raising awareness of vulnerable road users.

Horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians to take part in demo urging drivers to Pass Wide & Slow

Horse riders and cyclists are invited to jump in the saddle for a special demonstration in Burton to raise awareness of vulnerable road users.

Two-vehicle smash closes part of busy route

A two-vehicle crash in which one rolled partially closed a stretch of the busy A35 Christchurch bypass on Sunday afternoon.

Primary school head slams Ofsted downgrade

The head of a primary school downgraded by Ofsted has hit out at the new rating which she says does not reflect the site’s “current position”.

Garages raided in Burton

A spate of garage raids in a Burton street have prompted a plea from police.

Village care home downgraded to ‘requires improvement’

A Burton care home has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission.

'Weve been inundated' – how new owners of Winkton pub are doing it differently

THE Lamb Inn at Winkton has been taken over by well-known chef Colin Nash, who ran the kitchen at The Three Tuns pub in Bransgore for 16 years.

‘No margin for error’ in fatal clifftop paraglider crash – inquest

An experienced paraglider suffered fatal chest injuries after crashing into the cliff at Barton, an inquest heard.

Man charged with three assaults in Lymington

A man has been charged in connection with alleged assaults on three people in Lymington in the early hours yesterday.

Burton

Local Areas in Christchurch

Vet plan for site of closing village surgery

Trackside fire causes more rail disruption

Trackside fire causes more rail disruption

Cyclist (12) grabbed in failed bike theft

Cyclist (12) grabbed in failed bike theft

Photo appeal: Hunt for man who tried to snatch bike from child

Photo appeal: Hunt for man who tried to snatch bike from child

Large fire in derelict building ‘started deliberately’

Large fire in derelict building ‘started deliberately’

New art installations for Mudeford and Burton

New art installations for Mudeford and Burton

Motorists face three weeks of misery with Avon Causeway closure