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...
A new strategy is being produced to guide the long-term sustainable tidal flood and coastal erosion risk management for Christchurch Bay and Harbour; from the east of Hengistbury Head to Chewton Bunny.
In September, BCP Council’s cabinet agreed the submission of a business case to the Environment Agency to apply...
Following the taking of a Nigerian oil tanker by 'stowaways' earlier today, Special Boat Services from Poole have now re taken it peacefully.
Seven people have been detained following a security incident on an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) tweeted that according to "initial...
Recognised Among Best in the Country Based on Outstanding 2019 Traveller Reviews
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre and the historic Lower Gardens in Bournemouth have both been recognised as 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winners. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award-winners are known for consistently receiving great visitor feedback, placing them in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses worldwide.
The Grade...
As part of its ‘Get Set To Go’ programme, Dorset Mind has partnered with Resurface to provide an affordable 12-week course of structured activity. It’s aimed at adults aged 30+, who want to improve their mental wellbeing.
The ethos behind Resurface is to utilise proven therapeutic benefits of surfing, yoga and cold-water immersion to offer a lifestyle activity programme for people looking to improve their mental health and quality of life.
Starting on the...
Work to repair and stabilise the cliffs at Canford Cliffs following a cliff slip in 2017, is due to commence on Monday 21 September.The work, which is expected to last up to nine months, will address the landslip below Cliff Drive. In 2017 a section of cliff eroded and slid...
This was the state of Durdle Door last night, at midnight. 4 refuse sacks weren’t even a dent. It’s like litter picking at an open landfill site. Friday, me and my friend picked up 8 refuse sacks from Durdle Door, 3 from Oswald Bay and Man O’ War and spent...
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...
BCP Tourism has officially signalled the launch of the summer season with our ‘We Are Tourism’ campaign.
Across social media channels, in conjunction with local businesses, the destination hails the new dawn for visitors after the disruption triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This new campaign emphasises the measures implemented by accommodation providers, restaurants and dining facilities and...
UR beloved beautiful Bournemouth beach has been named the UK’s most Family Friendly Destination for 2020.
The national contest, run by HomeAway, saw votes from more than 3,000 members of the British public in their online competition in June.
Bournemouth received 30 per cent of the votes for the seaside category, beating off competition...
