Coastal

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

Volunteers were quick to respond Picture: Swanage RNLI

RNLI volunteers battle gale force winds to rescue stuck yacht

SWANAGE lifeboat crew leaped into action to rescue three people on board a yacht at the…

Gary Lineker posing with staff at The Greyhound Inn Picture: The Greyhound Inn

Gary Lineker poses with café staff in surprise visit to Dorset

FORMER Match of the Day host Gary Lineker surprised fans when he was spotted at a…

The community gathered at the lifeboat station to mark the occasion Picture Swanage Lifeboat Station

Swanage RNLI celebrates 150 years of saving lives

A CORNERSTONE of Swanage life was celebrated at the weekend as the community came together for…

The Met Office said power cuts could occur Picture: Met Office

Yellow weather warning as 80mph winds set to hit south west

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south west…

Jon has raised more than £1,000 so far for Diverse Abilities Picture: Diverse Abilities

Man to kayak around Poole Harbour for 12 hours in charity challenge

A MAN is taking part in an endurance challenge at Poole Harbour later this month in…

The coastline has seen waves breaking with force Picture: Poole Coastguard Rescue Team

Coastguard warns people not to enter water due to “dangerous conditions”

WHILE going for a dip in the sea in August might sounds like a great idea,…

Darren Tomes prepares to Christen the lifeboat with Rob Pullman at his side. Picture: Christine Oliver

New Swanage RNLI lifeboat named in honour of dedicated volunteer

A NEW RNLI lifeboat in Swanage has officially been named in honour of a volunteer who passed away in…

A photo of a blue shark, taken by Owen Exeter

Swanage Greenpeace event to reveal the secret life of sharks

AN upcoming talk will reveal a fascinating insight into the sharks that roam our waters – including ‘fish-eye’ footage…

Mighty Hikers at the start line Picture: Macmillan

Jurassic Coast hikers raise more than £900,000 to support people with cancer

MORE than 2,100 hikers did something mighty for Macmillan over the weekend of July 5, by taking on the…

The emergency phone at Anvil Point proved vital to the rescue, Swanage Coastguard said Picture: Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

ANOTHER climber rescued near Anvil Point

SWANAGE Coastguard was called out to rescue a climber that had gotten stuck near Anvil Point at the weekend. This…