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NewsBournemouth Echo

Higchliffe travel agent's skydive raises more than £1,000 for Cancer Research UK

Hays Travel’s Jess Price in Highcliffe took part in the 10,000 feet skydive to raise £1,085 for Cancer Research UK.

8 October 2026
Bournemouth Echo

170 residents attend free dining taster event at Dorset restaurant

Hoburne Park’s Compass Restaurant in Highcliffe welcomed 170 local residents for a complimentary taster night.

27 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

The 'little gem' of a Dorset cafe which offers 'the best brunch around'

Tides Cafe in Highcliffe has been earning praise for its welcoming atmosphere and quality brunches, among other factors

20 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Retirement community to open doors for special afternoon and charity showcase

Highview Court in Highcliffe hosts an open day on September 19, showcasing independent living, community life and charity support for Ukraine and Breast Cancer Now.

12 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Seven week coastal defence upgrade has begun on beaches across Christchurch

Coastal defence upgrades is under way along a stretch of seafront in Christchurch between Avon Beach and Highcliffe.

8 September 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Neighbours in fiery debate over Highcliffe company directors at home golf simulator

A garden room built to house a golf simulator has landed its owner in a row with neighbours over planning rules.

25 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

South Coast Wine Festival celebrates successful festival at Highcliffe Castle

The South Coast Wine Festival took place at Highcliffe Castle in Christchurch from August 14 to August 16

23 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Christchurch care home recognised for outstanding end-of-life care with award

Highcliffe Nursing Home, based in Christchurch, has been awarded the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award.

13 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Further details of Lord Bute hotel conversion revealed

Plans to convert a Highcliffe restaurant into a 19-room hotel have been submitted

6 August 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Mother and two sons "minutes away from death" in Highcliffe beach riptide

A mother and her children were minutes away from drowning in a "traumatising" incident in the sea which saw them caught in a rip tide.

17 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Woman stunned after Hollywood star Ben Stiller walks over to say hello

A woman who was approached by Hollywood star Ben Stiller while walking her dogs on Highcliffe Beach said the encounter "made her day".

15 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Hollywood star Ben Stiller spotted at Highcliffe Castle

Hollywood star Ben Stiller chatted with members of the public in Highcliffe on Tuesday in between breaks while filming his latest movie for Netflix.

15 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Handball team at Highcliffe School wins regional title for third year in a row

Fantastic news from Highcliffe School! Our talented girls' handball team has once again triumphed, securing the South Central championship title for the third year running. What an incredible achievement for our local students!

7 July 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Dorset beach named one of the best 'hidden gem' beaches to visit in the UK

Highcliffe Beach in Christchurch came second in a list of the UK’s best lesser-known coastal spots, compiled by outdoor experts at Millets.

25 June 2026
BBC South

Festival cancelled as organiser vows 'never again'

Oh dear, it sounds like we won't be seeing Stir Events back in Highcliffe anytime soon. The organisers have decided to cancel their future events here, citing rising costs and objections. We'll miss out on whatever they had planned!

12 June 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Popular free food and arts festival to return to Dorset next month

The Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival returns to Christchurch on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, providing a wide range of activities for all ages

30 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Tearoom at Highcliffe Castle celebrating first year of partnership with hospice

Located at Highcliffe Castle in Christchurch, The Castle Pantry has raised nearly £2,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care since May 2025.

12 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Jet ski rider stranded on shoreline at Highcliffe Beach

A jet ski rider was stranded on the shoreline to Highcliffe Beach near Chewton Bunny.

10 May 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Former Female War Office worker celebrates 100 years of love and life

A Highcliffe care home resident with a stunningly diverse past growing up in an army family has recently reached her 100th birthday, marking the celebration with friends and family.

30 April 2026
Bournemouth Echo

Curl specialist hairdressers named new salon of the year at awards

Our very own Highcliffe has a new reason to boast! A fantastic local salon, dedicated to making curls shine, has been crowned New Salon of the Year for the whole of the South of England. It's wonderful to see our Highcliffe talent getting the recognition it deserves!

27 March 2026

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