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What is happening in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this week, and what it means if you live here, work here or are on your way.
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Development37 affordable homes coming to Upton, near Poole, by 2027
Abri and Wyatt Homes will deliver 37 affordable homes at Frenches Grove in Upton, near Poole, for rent and shared ownership, due to complete in 2027.
Town centreBournemouth keeps its Purple Flag for a 16th year
Bournemouth's evening and night-time economy has kept its Purple Flag for a 16th year, with evening transport, capped fares and safety among the strengths.
SeafrontBournemouth Pier: landing stages to go as restoration is scaled back
Bournemouth Pier's deteriorating landing stages are being removed after an engineering inspection, and the full restoration of the pier has been scaled back.
TownStudents are back: Welcome Week and free UNIBUS travel
Bournemouth University's Welcome Week began on 21 September 2026, with free UNIBUS travel until 2 October. What it means for the town and for visiting families.
SeafrontEast Cliff stabilisation begins: eight months of works ahead
Work to stabilise Bournemouth's East Cliff starts in September 2026 and should run for around eight months, with money moved from the pier to pay for it.
CherriesIraola's return ends in a 1-0 Liverpool win at the Vitality
Andoni Iraola came back to the Vitality Stadium as Liverpool head coach on 20 September and left with a 1-0 win, Alexander Isak scoring just before the hour.
TransportSWR autumn timetable: what changes for Bournemouth trains
South Western Railway's autumn timetable runs from 20 September to 12 December 2026, and the Eastleigh closure on 27 September diverts Bournemouth trains.
CherriesCherries win first ever European match, 2-1 at Real Sociedad
AFC Bournemouth won the first European fixture in the club's history, beating Real Sociedad 2-1 in San Sebastián on 17 September in the Europa League.
TransportBournemouth Airport: a record year and new routes for 2027
Bournemouth Airport carried 1.4 million passengers in the year to March 2026, up 26%, and Jet2 has announced new routes for 2027. What it means for visitors.- Cherries
Vitality Stadium redevelopment: what has changed so far
AFC Bournemouth is expanding the Vitality Stadium from 11,300 seats to 20,196, with new corners, a new Main Stand roof and a south stand. Where the work stands. 
DevelopmentWinter Gardens: where the £100m town centre scheme stands
The Winter Gardens redevelopment in Bournemouth town centre, 352 apartments plus leisure and restaurants, has permission but no start on site before late 2027.