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Sunday, July 7, 2024
A blueprint for the future of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s 40 miles of award-winning coastline to give it the renown it deserves, has been rubber stamped. BCP Council’s cabinet yesterday (Wednesday April 13) endorsed the Seafront Strategy and investment plan, which aims to improve seafront infrastructure and public spaces for...
Working west from Osmington Mills access to the beach from Osmington via a minor road is either down the steep path from the Smugglers’ Inn car park or from the coast path and steps just to the east of the pub. As with the previous section from Bran Point to Osmington Mills, a low tide is necessary to...

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...
Following an influx of additional visitors to Bournemouth this Summer, the Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is supporting new anti-litter activities. Bringing in hundreds of thousands of additional visitors, Bournemouth’s town centre businesses can celebrate an exceptional summer tourism period brought on by the heatwave. However, alongside the influx of visitors, who have been shopping, enjoying town centre...
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...
Three beach huts caught fire along the West Cliff promenade at 3.50pm on Monday, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said. The blaze sent smoke billowing up the cliff face and has spread to 330sq ft of scrubland above the beach, they added. Hundreds of people enjoying the warm weather...
This walk is best attempted when there is a low tide, especially a low spring tide (which occur around midday when there is a full moon and new moon).Slippery rocks also occur in places especially round the foot of Sandsfoot Castle so care should be taken. The coastal section is on the southern side of a geological...
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...
Staff and volunteers at Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre have been working hard to bring to life a new visitor experience that will demonstrate how our ancestors lived on the headland up to 12,000 years ago. As part of its three-year Performing the Past project, volunteers with assistance from Bournemouth University’s...
Seven depleted beach areas from Southbourne to Poole will be renourished with sand and beach material from February 2021 as part of the Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme which is designed to make the coastline more climate resilient. By 2 February contractors Boskalis Westminster Ltd. anticipate the Dutch dredger 'Willem...