Coastal

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

Chris Payne of Green Folk and marathon swimmer Oly Rush

‘Human fish’ Oly in final prep for Greek island swim

DORSET’S very own ‘human fish’ is preparing for his next challenge – swimming around the Greek island of…

Landance at the Maumbury Rings. Picture: Brendan Buesnel

Free Landance performances in Swanage open for bookings

TWO special contemporary dance performances are set to take place in Swanage next month – including an accessible show. At…

The sensory backpacks are free to hire at Brownsea Island. Picture: National Trust

New sensory backpacks on offer at Brownsea Island to enhance SEND experience

NEW backpacks that enhance the experience of visitors with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are now free to…

The sand lizard sculpture will be in situ until August 31. Picture: ARC

A giant sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck! For a good cause…

A GIANT sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck. But far from threatening walkers, it is in the form…

The Bibby Stockholm, off Portland

Residents reassured after Legionella bacteria found on Bibby Stockholm

RESIDENTS are being reassured over the quality of water in Portland and the surrounding area after the Bibby Stockholm…

Weather warnings are in place for much of the UK South West on Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning in place for Saturday – including for Poole and Christchurch Harbours

A WEATHER warning has been issued for much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset for this weekend – including flood…

West Dorset MP Chris Loder wrote to the Home Secretary over the Bibby Stockholm barge

Delay to migrants boarding Bibby Stockholm after MP said it ‘cannot be deemed safe’

ASYLUM seekers have not yet boarded the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge, moored off the Dorset coast, as one…

The Met Office weather warning is in place for Wednesday, between 4am and 6pm. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning: High winds set to hit Purbeck and Dorset coast

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for the south coast area. The Met Office is predicting high winds for…

Officers from Dorset Police are set to take to the waves this summer

Dorset Police set to hit the waves to tackle water-bound incidents

IT evokes images of something more akin to Miami Vice than Dorset Bobbies, but officers from Dorset Police are…

Buttholders will be on offer at Dorset beaches this summer

Use a Buttholder on the beach in Dorset this summer

HANDHELD ashtrays known as ‘Buttholders’ will be distributed as part of a campaign to keep beaches clean during the…