Andrew Barham is a former accountant & long‑standing community volunteer who has made St Leonards & St Ives his home. He’s standing in the by‑election to bring practical experience, financial know‑how and a strong community voice to local decision‑making.
Hengistbury Head Outdoor Activity Centre is benefiting from a new lease and a grant, thanks to BCP Council’s Portfolio Holder for Finance, Christchurch councillor Mike Cox.
At the Annual General Meeting of Christchurch Town Council Cllr Mike Cox led tributes to the outgoing Mayor Cllr Viv Cherrett.
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
