Coastal

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

Fire service attend house blaze started by sunlight reflecting off mirrors

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a stark warning after a house fire in Poole was sparked by nothing more…

Man is threatened with knife in ‘terrifying’ attempted robbery

OFFICERS investigating an attempted robbery in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify. A…

Council advice to stay well and warm this winter

RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being urged to make use of a wide range of support services…

New council strategy will focus on adult care prevention

RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will benefit from a major shift in adult social care to help people…

Teenager targeted in frightening e-bike robbery

ROBBERS donned in balaclavas have knocked a teenage boy to the ground and stolen his e-bike in Poole. At around…

Roadworks scheme could reduce congestion and disruption

PLANS are being put forward to reduce roadwork disruption on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s busiest roads. BCP Council is consulting…

New initiative will tackle empty shops in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

NEW powers could see empty shop units brought back into use quicker, as part of a pilot scheme to…

Ozzie was rescued by teams using a sled Picture: DWFR

Missing dog, Ozzie, rescued from island in Studland

A DOG that went missing when on a walk was rescued by fire and coastguard crews….

Experts Dr Dean Lomax and Professor Judy Massare with the skeleton Picture: Dr Dean Lomax

New species of prehistoric Sword Dragon reptile discovered on Jurassic coast

A NEAR-complete skeleton of a beast that once ruled the ocean that was discovered on Dorset’s…

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…