Coastal

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

The crew scrambled to rescue the teen after he fell from the Old Harry Rocks. Pictures: RNLI

Dramatic footage of moment RNLI reaches teen who fell from Old Harry Rocks

DRAMATIC footage of an RNLI scrambling to reach a youngster who had fallen 60ft from the Old Harry Rocks…

Swanage Fish and Food Festival cancelled

THIS year’s Swanage Fish and Food Festival has been cancelled due to…

Dorset dance school brings history to life through WWII themed performance  

A REMARKABLE blend of history and dance unfolded in Dorset last weekend as talented young dancers concluded their…

How the mural could look in Weymouth

Plan for huge new RNLI mural in Weymouth revealed

A MURAL celebrating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI could be coming to Weymouth. A planning application has been submitted…

Man and woman suffered anti-Semitic abuse in Swanage attack

A MAN and a woman were subjected to anti-Semitic remarks during an assault in Swanage. The alleged hate crime unfolded…

Dorset beaches have come out on top for having the cleanest sea waters in the summer

Dorset beaches ranked cleanest in UK – Somerset second worst…

DORSET’S beaches have been ranked the best in the UK for clean water. Analysis of Environment Agency summer water quality…

Artist Sophie Jenkins at St Mark's Primary School in Swanage

Swanage youngsters take to the sea for work ahead of Purbeck Arts Week

YOUNGSTERS at St Mark’s Primary School in Swanage have been getting ready for Purbeck Arts Week – with a…

The former bowling centre, in Weymouth, is set to be demolished. Picture: Dorset Council

Demolition of Weymouth’s former 10-pin bowling centre approved

WEYMOUTH’S landmark former bowling alley is set be demolished after plans were approved. Plans to knock down the building, in…

Crews from Poole and Swanage launched on Saturday night. Picture: Poole RNLI

Man rescued after jumping overboard during yacht fire

A MAN left “clinging on” to a boat after a fire on a yacht was rescued by lifeboat crews. Volunteers…

A family was reportedly followed on Swanage Beach on Sunday morning. Picture: Google

Arrest after family reportedly followed on Swanage Beach

A MAN was arrested after a family reported being followed on Swanage Beach. The incident unfolded at around 10.50am on…