Coastal

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

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…

Anvil Point became quite busy as various crews worked together to rescue the man Picture: Swanage Coastguard

Fallen climber rescued from Anvil Point

TWO helicopters were deployed to rescue a climber that had fallen down a cliff near the Anvil Point Lighthouse…

Much of Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

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 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…

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…