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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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...
An innovative project from Bournemouth university is happening off nearby shores in Dorset. Due to diminishing marine life stocks in our seas the project, whereby 3d printed artificial reef blocks are placed on the sea bed, is helping replenish lost sea life using new habitats. Bournemouth university in collaboration with other...

Poole Harbour Update

As a result of the progress of the cleanup operations, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revised previous advice and indicated that people are able to once again use the beaches and water in the Poole Harbour area for recreational use. This includes swimming, bathing and watersports. Pets are...
A group of people dressed as aircraft ground crew marched through crowds of spectators along the beach promenade at the airshow on Sunday morning. They are aiming to raise awareness of the climate impact of the 4 day air festival and call for an end to greenwashing by BCP...
DOG MASTERS FESTIVAL UK DOG SURFINGCHAMPIONSHIPS BRITAIN'S only surf contest for canines, the UK Dog Surfing Championships is set to ride the waves onto Branksome Dene Chine beach in Poole again this month. Bigger and better than ever, the fourth annual Dog Masters Festival is now an all-day event that extends into...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...
As we go out and about we come across some of the most beautiful coastline in the country and some hidden cultural treasures that many may have not visited. Each one will be a little taster to possibly wet the appetite to visit and find out more. Where are we? https://www.youtube.com/embed/NUUwr6DIu94 Click on...