Coastal

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

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Fresh weather warnings for Dorset as Storm Bert approaches

PEOPLE in Dorset are being urged to prepare for bad weather as Storm Bert approaches this weekend. The Met Office…

Thieves target Poole Lifeboat Station’s iconic mine collection box – again

POOLE Lifeboat Station is pleading for thieves to stop breaking into their iconic collection box. The collection box, first positioned…

German Navy pilots will be trained on Portland as part of the deal. Picture: HeliOps

German Navy pilots to be trained in Dorset as part of £141 million deal

GERMAN Navy helicopter pilots are set to be trained in Dorset as part of a new £141 million project. HeliOperations…

Arrest after man allegedly exposed himself on Purbeck beach

A MAN allegedly exposed himself and committed an indecent act on a Purbeck beach, police said. The incident unfolded on…

Man dies after being pulled from Poole Quay

POLICE have confirmed a man has died at The Quay in Poole despite efforts by emergency services. Dorset Police received…

An impression of how the new Rockwater Sandbanks venue will look. Picture: Rockwater

New Sandbanks venue to bring 150 jobs to Poole – opening in spring 2025

A NEW restaurant and entertainment venue will open in Sandbanks next spring – bringing 150 jobs to Poole. Hospitality and…

The Beefeater building in the foreground would be demolished and replaced with an 'annex' to the Premier Inn on the Gateway Business Park in Weymouth. Picture: Google

Plan to demolish Weymouth Beefeater to extend Premier Inn revealed

A WEYMOUTH Beefeater could be demolished and replaced with an extension to a neighbouring hotel. Premier Inn has applied for…

Knoll Beach accessibility work praised by wheelchair users

A YEAR long programme of enhancements has taken place to make Knoll Beach more accessible for less able visitors. The…

First Wessex has announced changes to the timetable in Dorset for the winter

Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed

NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…

Track upgrade ensures wildlife-friendly winter walking at Studland

WALKERS can now explore the Studland peninsula and all its wildlife throughout winter thanks to a major upgrade to…