News

Up to 15,000 names can be added Picture: RNLI

Swanage RNLI invites public to honour loved ones at sea with Launch a Memory campaign

THOUSANDS of names are set to be added to a Swanage lifeboat as part of a…

The road was closed while police conducted an examination of the scene Picture: Google

Man dies in car crash near Wareham

A MAN has sadly died following a car crash in Holton Heath near Wareham. A silver Ford Fiesta Flight reportedly…

The newly acquired land on Purbeck Picture: National Trust/James Dobson

National Trust secures final jigsaw piece of Swanage coastline to create 5.5 mile protected nature corridor

A RECENT acquisition of land in Swanage by the National Trust means nature is now protected…

The new plans have seen the housing reduced from 93 to 85 Pictures: ACGARCHITECTS

Developer refuses to increase amount of affordable housing for 85 home plan in Swanage

EFFORTS to ensure a planned housing development in Swanage has more affordable housing have been quashed by a developer. Harrow…

The Kings' view platform within the Keep at Corfe Castle Picture: National Trust/Richard Gregory

Corfe Castle features in new season of BBC Two’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

AN ICONIC Purbeck landmark is set to feature in the upcoming third series of BBC’s Hidden Treasures of the…

Forres School rugby team in 1954, David North-Lewis back row second from left Picture: Seb Warner

Memorial serves as lasting, poignant memory for boys killed on Swanage Beach

A DEVASTATING and cautionary tale of five boys who died on Swanage Beach will be permanently remembered 70-years on…

New alcohol-free cider launched by Purbeck Cider Company

AN INDEPENDENT craft cider producer nestled in the heart of the Purbeck Hills has launched a new alcohol-free tipple. Purbeck…

Sue and Derek Double have been praised for their contribution to the Purbeck Mining Museum Picture: Purbeck Mining Museum

Poole couple retires after years of warm welcomes at Swanage Railway

A POOLE couple are set to retire at the end of the month after welcoming thousands…

Swanage Beach Picture: Swanage Town Council

Swanage Beach awarded Blue Flag status and Seaside Award – for 24th year

SWANAGE Beach has once again been awarded Blue Flag status for another year – as well as retaining the…

Bill Trite and David Quarmby at Corfe Castle footbridge opening 2007 Picture: Andrew PM Wright/Swanage Railway

Tributes to former Swanage Mayor – and long-term Swanage Railway volunteer director – Bill Trite

SWANAGE Railway has released a heartfelt tribute to a dedicated volunteer trustee and director who died unexpectedly at the…