Coastal

Keeping an eye on one of Dorset’s most valuable resources, see all the latest tide times and coastal news.

The Dorset Tourism Awards are set to take place in February in Weymouth. Picture: Nick Williams

Dorset Tourism Awards 2023/24: Finalists revealed

FINALISTS in this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards have been revealed. A total of 62 names have been listed ahead of…

More than 400 people turned out to in-person consultation events over Swanage seafront. Picture: Dorset Coast Forum

Swanage backs ‘enhanced’ seafront plans – and retention of events field

PEOPLE are backing plans to secure Swanage seafront – and want to keep an events field as part of…

Changing Places room at Knoll Beach Studland Bay Dorset. National Trust Image. Fleur Castell

New, larger disabled toilet installed at National Trust Studland

THE National Trust has installed a new, larger toilet at Knoll Beach in Studland to improve accessibility. Called a Changing…

Volunteers at the Kimmeridge Wild Seas Centre. Picture: Phil Abraham/Dorset Wildlife Trust

Dorset Wildlife Trust looking for Purbeck volunteers

NATURE-minded people are being urged to volunteer for a Dorset charity. The Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for people aged…

Snow has hit parts of the south west, the Met Office said

Snow hits parts of Dorset and Hampshire – with a weather warning in place

SNOW has hit parts of Dorset and Hampshire – causing problems on the roads. A weather warning for snow and…

Charmouth Beach tops the Lonely Planet list of best beaches to visit in winter

Dorset spot tops Lonely Planet list of best beaches in the world for winter

A SPOT on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has topped a list of the world’s best beaches to visit in winter. Travel…

The Bibby Stockholm, off Portland

Jobs created on Bibby Stockholm – and asylum seekers volunteering locally

MORE than 20 jobs have been created as the number of asylum seekers moving on to the Bibby…

The Lighting Up Lives event is returning to Swanage Pier in December. Picture: Matt Coleman Photography

Santa trading his sleigh for a lifeboat at Swanage Pier lights switch-on

SANTA is set to arrive in style to turn on the Christmas lights at Swanage Pier. Father Christmas will trade…

Dogs are banned from certain beaches in Dorset

New rules on dogs on Dorset beaches and in public spaces approved

NEW rules on dogs in Dorset’s public spaces are set to be confirmed. The 2024 dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order…

Morgan George Smith, of Northampton, has been jailed for three years. Picture: Dorset Police

Boat skipper jailed over death of David Haw, 24, after buoy crash

A HELMSMAN has been jailed after piloting a boat which crashed, killing a 24-year-old man. In July, Morgan George Smith,…