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Dorset
Monday, December 23, 2024
This guide has been written for the use of members of the general public who are interested in the landscape and underlying geology when walking. This walk crosses the northern side (limb) of the Weymouth Anticline, a dome shaped fold which extends across south Dorset (Weyland – the area south...
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A 200-metre section of the South West Coast Path near West Bay has been closed due to a growing crack in the clifftop. Over the last three weeks, this large section of the cliffs in West Dorset has been monitored as it shows signs of steadily collapsing down onto the...
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...
When something trends on social media and it is packed with people from across the country condemning, it leaves a stain. At Bournemouth beach and along the Dorset coastline over the last month or so that stain has become more like an ugly whole body birth mark. In fact...
Following the Government’s recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidelines to lift some of the restrictions Dorset Council will again be enforcing the restrictions for dogs that had previously been relaxed. These restrictions are contained within public spaces protection orders (PSPO) and look to protect public health. Dog owners can exercise their dogs in...
Situated just outside Bridport in West Dorset, West Bay is a quaint historical fishing and tourist location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R1u_lh8iq8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3xR9tPERBvyonw6rzB869jglZTCej1eCeIY4Vp0b-J_Ph32mLrHV9Gnqw Tony Dean

The Jurassic Coast

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...
Officers involved in the search for missing diver Matthew Green are sad to report that a body has been found. Matthew, aged 33 and from Mudeford, failed to surface after going scallop diving off the coast of Durdle Door yesterday, Tuesday 24 July 2018. Extensive searches were carried out throughout yesterday...
Works at West Bay will begin on Weds 14 March and last approximately 9 days with no night shift work required. Lyme Regis work will begin on Monday 12 March for approximately 2 weeks. There will be both day and night shifts. The night shifts will be pump only,...