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Council defends decision to axe SoBo Beach as operator of a site in Southbourne

BCP Council has said it remains committed to providing a ‘vibrant’ hospitality offer at a popular seafront venue, currently run by SoBo Beach, as speculation continues about who the new operator will

8 October 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Trio of property deals brings fresh business activity to Southbourne

A trio of property deals has brought fresh business activity to a stretch of Seabourne Road in Southbourne

6 October 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Residents demand action as anger grows over motorhomes on Southbourne over cliff

Residents packed a community meeting to vent their anger over the growing number of motorhomes and campervans parked along the cliffs.

4 October 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Putting soul in the hole: Bagel shop to open new location

BAGEL shop is to open a second location in Southbourne.

2 October 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Future of popular seafront venue to be discussed next week as council lease ends

BCP Council will consider the future of SoBo Beach on Bournemouth’s Southbourne Promenade, as its lease expires October 31 and a new operator is proposed.

27 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Pizza restaurant in Bournemouth applies to BCP Council for a premises licence

Tiny Italiano in Southbourne, Bournemouth, has applied to BCP Council for a premises licence to serve alcohol with food daily. Comments open until 30 September.

20 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

High praise for ‘blossoming area’ with busy businesses

LAST WEEK, the Telegraph published an article describing Southbourne as “the buzzing Bournemouth suburb locals don’t want you to know about”.

12 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Southbourne locals reveal why the ‘buzzing’ suburb is thriving beyond Bournemouth

Last month, the Telegraph published an article describing Southbourne as “the buzzing Bournemouth suburb locals don’t want you to know about”.

12 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Luxury clifftop apartments in Southbourne open for viewings

A new collection of high-specification clifftop apartments at a luxury coastal development are now available for viewing.

10 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Southbourne Women's Institute supports lifesaving CPR training for women

Members of Southbourne Women's Institute have raised funds for an anatomically accurate female resuscitation manikin for Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club.

10 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Woman reportedly assaulted and item thrown off the clifftop walking back from beach

We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to get in touch as we continue to investigate an assault on a woman in Southbourne.

9 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Southbourne restaurant applies for premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am

Skinny Malinkys (Southbourne) LTD applies to BCP Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am at 148 Parkwood Road. Objections by September 10.

6 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club celebrates 40 years of protecting community

A surf life saving club is preparing to mark 40 years of service and community impact.

25 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Café applies for premises licence to serve alcohol until midnight in Bournemouth

Rick Roi Limited seeks a premises licence for Syd's Slaps, Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, to serve alcohol and host live music until midnight daily.

22 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth Boating applies for a premises licence at Tuckton Tea Gardens

Bournemouth Boating Services Ltd seeks BCP Council licence to sell alcohol and host live music at Tuckton Tea Gardens, Belle Vue Road, until 10.30pm.

15 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

LIVE - Air ambulance lands and road blocked after reported crash

An air ambulance landed and a road in Southbourne is currently blocked by police after a reported crash.

11 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Man charged after criminal damage 'rampage' in Southbourne Grove

A man has been charged with eight offences of criminal damage after several businesses in the Southbourne Grove area were targeted back in June.

6 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Motorists parked illegally will face higher fines again this summer

More then 500 roads from Sandbanks to Southbourne will be included in a trial this August which will see motorists having to pay higher fines for parking illegally

3 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Renoufs closes venue after eight years as new restaurant set to move in

Renoufs has permanently closed its Southbourne venue after eight years of trading.

29 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Christchurch River Pageant makes a splash for charity

Hundreds gathered on the banks of the River Stour on Saturday as the Christchurch River Pageant returned to Christchurch and Southbourne.

26 July 2026

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