Coastal

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

Body found near Old Harry Rocks in Purbeck

OFFICERS searching for a missing man in Purbeck have found a body near Old Harry Rocks. While formal identification has…

The dolphins put on a show for onlookers Picture and words: Adam Duckett

Dolphins delight Swanage sightseers with pier performance

DOLPHINS thrilled Swanage sightseers yesterday (July 18), leaping from the water next to the town’s pier. The pod of three…

West view of Corfe Castle, Credit National Trust Picture: Mel Peters

Popular storytelling tours at Corfe Castle made available to those who are deaf or have hearing impairments

POPULAR Dorset tourist attraction Corfe Castle is accommodating those with hearing impairments throughout the summer, adding members to…

Employees are hoping to raise more than £12,000 for charity Picture: McCarthy Stone

Jurassic Coast walk on track to raise vital funds for older people support charity

95 WALKERS will make their way along Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast path later this month to raise money to…

The fledgling (left) flew to a nearby tree for its first outing Picture: Birds of Poole Harbour 

New generation of ospreys take flight

DORSET’S only breeding pair of ospreys have seen a new generation take flight. The ospreys were reintroduced to Poole Harbour…

Silver Studded Blue butterfly, male. Picture National Trust Images, Matthew Oates

Butterfly numbers soar on Studland heaths

ONE dazzling, another deliberately drab – populations of two very different species of butterfly have soared on National Trust…

The pirate ship attraction Picture: Save the Pirate Ship at Santa Fe for the Betterment of Swanage Tourism petition on Change.org

Ultimatum for Swanage funfair ride

A FUNFAIR ride that has divided local opinion has been given an ultimatum. A pirate ship style funfair swing in…

Amar Latif OBE Picture: Land and Wave

Blind presenter Amar Latif conquers Dorset cliffs for charity

BLIND television presenter Amar Latif OBE has completed a charity abseiling and rock climbing challenge near Swanage. “The Blind Adventurer”,…

Sandbanks in Poole is an in-demand location

Dorset locations among seaside property hotspots according to new list

TWO Dorset locations are named in a list of the five most in-demand seaside property hotspots. Property website Rightmove has…

Appeal launched following suspected Swanage stabbing

DORSET Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward…