The newsroom of Flexiestays
The Flexiestays Press Room is the newsroom behind Flexiestays News: editors on the Flexiestays team in Bournemouth covering Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the seafront, the Cherries, the council and the businesses that shape the area, alongside the guides written for guests planning a visit or a longer stay. Every story names its sources and is checked before it publishes.
Beach hut bookings for 2026/27 are open in Bournemouth, with more than 250 council huts from Alum Chine to Southbourne to hire by the day, week or season.
KidZone beach safety: the LV= wristband scheme has reunited more than 3,500 lost children and vulnerable adults on Bournemouth and Poole beaches since 2007.
Poole Park keeps its Green Flag for 2026, as does Upton Country Park: the national standard for well-managed parks, and what the two offer visitors.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Bournemouth: over 1,000 riders left Poole Quay for the Sammy Miller Museum and raised more than £100,000 for men's health.
Blue Flags for BCP beaches in 2026: Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs, Durley Chine, Fisherman's Walk and Highcliffe, with Seaside Awards for Boscombe.
Soap shop in Southbourne: Hope Soap, run by Bournemouth charity Hope HTS, opens at 171 Seabourne Road and gives a bar to local foodbanks for every bar sold.
Discovery Village School Fair Adventure: the indoor role-play centre near Bournemouth Airport opens a story led by Inky Doodle, with free June group visits.
Postmodern Jukebox comes to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on 14 May on The Future Is Vintage tour, turning modern chart hits into jazz, swing and soul.
Studland Bay beaches came fifth in a GO Outdoors ranking of the UK's lesser-known coast, scoring 7.82 out of 10 on spring weather and reviews. What to pack.
Accidental Managers Programme from Poole firm Evolve: six sessions for first-time managers on leadership, difficult conversations and feedback, £975 plus VAT.
Wimborne Business Awards 2026 winners: Salamander Cookshop took Business of the Year and the Independent Business Award at Merley House, and the other winners.
Bournemouth firm fundraiser: Pro Drainage marks ten years with a family fun day for Macmillan on 3 August, with live music, a barbecue, stalls and a raffle.
