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Friday, November 15, 2024
Access to this section is via the footpath from Osmington village past the PGL outdoor activity centre and the steps to the beach. Jurassic Corallian rocks can be seen immediately reaching the beach and these dip to the east as they are part of an anticlinal fold (dome shape) which...
According to data gathered by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), there has been a 32% surge in jellyfish sightings along the coastlines of the United Kingdom. During the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, the most commonly observed jellyfish species were barrel jellyfish, accounting for 437 out...
Dorset, a beautiful county located in the south-west of England, offers a variety of attractions and scenic spots for visitors and locals to explore. Here is a list of the top 50 places to visit in Dorset: Durdle Door: A natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, providing breathtaking coastal...
The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team was formed in 1986 under the watchful eye of Colonel P. V. Panton  The team were originally named "The Flying Dragons due to being established from the Queen's regiment, The team today has adopted the name  "The Tigers". We hope you enjoyed it. If you would like...
Sandbanks Beach in Poole is among the top 10% attractions worldwide, according to travel website TripAdvisor.   This stretch of seafront received the Traveller’s Choice Award based on reviews and ratings collected from users over the last year.   Sandbanks joins both Bournemouth Beach Lodges and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf with this top...
'When Will I, will I be famous' (Bros, Weymouth 1989) The Roadshows are celebrating their 50th anniversary and we decided to take a look at its history. From its beginnings in 1973 to its cancellation thirty or so years later. The Radio 1 Roadshows represent a significant chapter in the history...
Once again, swimmers in the UK have been disappointed as the latest bathing water quality data reveals a lack of clean and healthy waters for the summer. According to the European Environment Agency, only 110 coastal and inland sites in the UK were classified as excellent, out of a...
BCP Council and New Forest District Council are encouraging people to have their say on the proposed leading options to manage coastal flood and erosion risk, from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour. The Christchurch Bay and Harbour- Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy...
Police have dismissed the suggestion that a boat hit swimmers in a major incident off Bournemouth beach that resulted in the deaths of a teenager and a younger girl. A 17-year-old boy and the 12-year-old girl died following an incident on Wednesday afternoon. Eight other people were treated at the scene for...
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced its iconic Blue Flags for excellent water quality, and our three towns have been confirmed with 12 awards in total with 14 additional Seaside Awards, which celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline. The recognition follows previous awards* for our coastline after Bournemouth...