Millions of years ago the Jurassic Coast was under water. Creatures that swam in these waters have since turned into fossils. These can still be discovered by a keen eye, making for a wonderful holiday memento.
We have visited the area before, and in fact I grew up here, but...
The Jurassic Coast Word Heritage Status has been placed under threat by another company that wishes to drill for oil and gas by Durlston National Park in Swanage. Last year, Infrastrata walked away from plans to drill having been met with fierce opposition from local people and campaigners that...
A stunning image has been released of the UK moored off of the east coast of the United States waiting to dock has been released. The vast majority of the UK population unaware of this geo political manoevre (although the unusually warm weather should have been a bit of...
The Trip Advisor Awards 2017 voted three Dorset beaches in the top 10 with Weymouth at Number 1. However, given the responses of locals these awards are covering up not just cracks but giant chasms in the reality of not only Weymouth but Bournemouth too. Top 10 Beaches: 1....
Hello anger my old friendIt's time to sit on you againScreaming souls are calling out to meTortured faces I hate to seeand the visions that I see on my TVenrage meSo I keep my silence Peregrin
Mike Hanlon, author and science journalist who died suddenly, aged 51, on February 9, was a good friend of the Society - although sadly, not a Fellow. I had the honour of knowing him since 1999, when he first burst upon the Media Suite of a British Association meeting,...
The risk of landslides and rock falls has increased following severe weather and sea conditions across Dorset. Residents and visitors to the county are encouraged to follow safety advice along the coastline as landslides and rock falls can occur quickly and without warning. Tides have also re-shaped and stripped...
This weekend filming for the video to Selina's song began. Waiting for a weather window was a problem, however, despite this, the Weymouth College film crew and Selina braved the freezing tempratures around Portland and Weymouth to commence the process. We expect to have finished location filming within two...
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Our lifeboat crews – a staggering 95% of whom are volunteers – provide a 24/7 search and rescue service over 230 lifeboat stations covering 19,000 miles of coastline around the UK and Republic of Ireland. We also provide a...
This government cock-up could cost Tory MP Oliver Letwin his West Dorset seat at the next election! More than half of the voters in his constituency have signed a petition protesting against the scrapping of the Portland rescue helicopter as part of government plans to cut coastguard and rescue...
