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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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DevelopmentUpton affordable homes: 37 coming to Frenches Grove by 2027
Upton affordable homes: Abri and Wyatt Homes will deliver 37 homes at Frenches Grove, near Poole, for affordable rent and shared ownership, due in 2027.
Town centreBournemouth keeps its Purple Flag for a 16th year
Bournemouth Purple Flag kept for a 16th year: the town's evening and night-time economy is praised for evening transport, capped fares and safety.
SeafrontBournemouth Pier: landing stages to go as restoration is scaled back
Bournemouth Pier landing stages are being removed after an engineering inspection found them a risk, and the pier's full restoration has been scaled back.
TownBournemouth University Welcome Week brings free UNIBUS travel
Bournemouth University Welcome Week began on 21 September 2026, with free UNIBUS travel for students until 2 October. What it means for the town and families.
SeafrontEast Cliff stabilisation begins: eight months of works ahead
East Cliff stabilisation works in Bournemouth start 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
Iraola's Liverpool win at the Vitality: Alexander Isak scored just before the hour on 20 September, in Andoni Iraola's first game back at Bournemouth.
TransportSWR autumn timetable: what changes for Bournemouth trains
SWR autumn timetable 2026: it runs from 20 September to 12 December, trains leave a few minutes earlier, and the Eastleigh closure diverts Bournemouth trains.
CherriesCherries win first ever European match, 2-1 at Real Sociedad
Cherries beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in San Sebastián on 17 September in the Europa League, the first European fixture in AFC Bournemouth's history.
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
Vitality Stadium redevelopment: AFC Bournemouth is taking capacity from about 11,300 seats to 20,196, with new corners, a Main Stand roof and a south stand. 
DevelopmentWinter Gardens: where the £100m town centre scheme stands
The Winter Gardens scheme in Bournemouth town centre, 352 apartments plus leisure and restaurants, has permission but no start on site before late 2027.