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Monday, May 20, 2024
The first phase of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) water quality sensing project for Poole Harbour is now live. The new and ground-breaking project is being delivered by AI specialist at UnifAI Technology through a partnership between BCP Council and Poole Harbour Commissioners. It represents the first live deployment of a...
A colour scheme for a pathway on Weymouth harbour has divided opinion so much it has ended up as a story in the national newspapers and on 'Have I Got News For You'. At a time when we are told that we should move on from Partygate because there...
Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a safe, fun and sustainable summer on the beach thanks to new communal electric BBQs being installed along Bournemouth and Poole’s seafront. The fixed electric BBQs will help to reduce the use of disposable alternatives that are often left as litter, impact...
Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment at Dorset Council has released a statement today on the temporary railings due to be installed on Weymouth Harbour. The temporary railings proposed for Weymouth Harbour are just one part of a range of public realm improvements to Custom House...
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...
Helping to educate students across the country, coastal engineer, local resident and BCP Council employee, Lia Bennett, has shared her in-depth knowledge of Poole’s iconic sand dunes in new BBC Bitesize film. Last summer Lia was selected to take part in short film about coastal management for a new BBC...
A walk along the prom. Chips all round from the Marlborough and then wading out to the knees in expectation. Crowds all on the seafront in readiness and then whoooooosh.... Every Monday for the rest of August: The fireworks will take place on every Monday in August (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and...
'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...
Last night, members of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council voted in favour of progressing phase one of the Peninsula regeneration scheme Support was given for all of the recommendations – including approval for the business case, funding arrangements, and demolition of the former ferry terminal building. The council’s Harbour Management Board has...
The new promenade colour changing LED lighting and the laser lighting will not be operating from 2nd July until 17th July while the control system components are moved back into the refurbished beach office. Temporary measures were made to control the lights and allow them to function during the beach...