Power tools stolen from van in central Swanage Thieves broke into a vehicle parked overnight in Swanage, Dorset, stealing a number of expensive power tools.
Swanage councillors support legal move against new ferry toll increase Ahead of a public inquiry into proposals to raise the cost of using the Sandbanks Ferry, Swanage Town Council has voted to work with Dorset Council to strengthen its objections ... 
Brolly good show at soggy Swanage Folk Festival Swanage Folk Festival in Dorset, sailed through the wettest weekend of the summer with a smile as the heavens opened, sadly damping down the chances of making a bumper profit ... 
Purbeck eco homes open their doors to inspire others Homes where ordinary families have taken steps to lead a greener lifestyle, are being opened to visitors in Swanage, Langton Matravers and Wareham. 
Toploader and N-Trance to headline Swanage concert Stars from the bands Toploader and N-Trance, who will perform at a new two day music festival in Swanage in Dorset, have spoken about how important the gig is to ... 
Bat detectors installed at Winspit Quarry The combined forces of technology and dedicated volunteers are being deployed to eavesdrop on the after-dark activity of bats at Winspit Quarry caves in Dorset. 
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Coastguard helicopter rescues injured from Swanage Bay On two separate occasions in the same week, the coastguard helicopter based at Lee on Solent in Hampshire, had to winch casualties from boats in Swanage Bay and fly them ... 
Rescue operation ends in airlift as walker falls at Winspit A walker had a lucky escape after falling and hitting her head at Winspit Quarry, sparking a major rescue operation involving almost all local emergency services. 
Safety warnings as Swanage lifeboat rescues paddle boarders Two separate groups of paddle boarders - a total of 10 people including two children - had to be rescued from drifting out to sea by Swanage RNLI’s inshore lifeboat 
Sun set to shine for Swanage Lifeboat Week finale Swanage Lifeboat Week is celebrating 200 years of the RNLI in 2024, and looks likely to end the week blessed by good weather 
Seriously injured teenager airlifted to hospital from Man O’ War Beach A multi-agency emergency response went to the rescue of a boy with suspected spinal injuries after he reportedly jumped off rocks into the sea at Man O’War Beach near Durdle ... 
Purbeck couples may get chance to wed at historic Brownsea Castle Swanage brides may soon be able to marry in a castle built on Brownsea Island by King Henry VIII if plans by John Lewis are passed by Dorset Council.
Studland bids to become 20 mph village After winning massive support in a parish poll, Studland is the next village in Purbeck to apply to lower the speed limit through its streets to 20 miles an hour. 
New affordable homes for Swanage receive Dorset Council backing More plans for affordable homes for key workers in Swanage were revealed as Dorset Council renewed its efforts to tackle the housing crisis and launched an ad campaign. 
TV chat show host Jonathan Ross objects to Swanage housing plans Joining the chorus of concern about the proposal to create 93 homes on the Harrow House school site in Swanage, local celebrity Jonathan Ross says the plans are “distressing”. 
Plans for 93 new homes on Swanage school site A proposal to create 93 new homes on the site of Harrow House International School in Swanage has been submitted to Dorset Council, with 10 percent of the homes to ... 
Purbeck bans sale of new build properties as second homes The Purbeck Local Plan, which provides a new framework for future planning decisions across the area, has finally been adopted, bringing with it new rules on second homes in Purbeck. 
Solar panels to boost Swanage Town Council’s energy Thousands of pounds are being invested in renewable energy by Swanage Town Council in Dorset, with the aim of reducing its electricity bill and its reliance on the National Grid ... 
Lasting legacy of Swanage man’s ancient take on Peter Rabbit A children’s classic tale retold by a Swanage doctor in Egyptian hieroglyphics has just seen its 10th edition printed, although the author sadly died in 2022. 
Swanage firefighter retires after 24 years of service After nearly a quarter of a century of being on call, a Swanage firefighter is hanging up his pager and says it's time to let the younger ones carry on ... 
Swanage to give Blues music legend fitting send off The extraordinary life of the founder of the Swanage Blues Festival will be celebrated with a funeral service at the town’s Royal British Legion. 
Wareham superhero Carmela takes steps to fund children’s hospice A brave 10-year-old with Muscular Dystrophy is making a hundred mile journey across Purbeck to raise £10,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice. 
Daughter of Purbeck SAS hero to lay memorial wreath in France A woman from Harman's Cross in Dorset will take part in a moving ceremony in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the worst ever massacre of SAS operatives. Power tools stolen from van in central Swanage Thieves broke into a vehicle parked overnight in Swanage, Dorset, stealing a number of expensive power tools.
Swanage man arrested on suspicion of sex offence Following a report of attempted sexual communication with a child, a 54 year old man from Swanage has been arrested. 
Woman in her 60s pushed to ground and robbed by teenager in Swanage Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses to a “ very distressing experience” in which a woman was assaulted and had her handbag stolen, as she walked along a road in ... 
Purbeck stalking victim praises new police video interview scheme Using a live video link to speak to victims of crime has been praised by a Purbeck woman who turned to new tech policing when she was being stalked. 
Tractor and quad bike stolen from Purbeck area Dorset Police are investigating the theft of a quad bike from Holton Heath and a tractor from Wareham. 
More illegal drugs seized by police in Swanage A 33 year old man from Swanage in Dorset has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following the discovery of a substantial amount of illegal drugs at an address ... 
Teenager with suspected stab wound after incident in Swanage A 51 year old man and a 17 year old boy have both been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm after a disturbance at Prince Albert Gardens in ... Swanage councillors support legal move against new ferry toll increase Ahead of a public inquiry into proposals to raise the cost of using the Sandbanks Ferry, Swanage Town Council has voted to work with Dorset Council to strengthen its objections ... 
Date set for public inquiry into Sandbanks Ferry toll rise As residents packed into Studland village hall in Dorset to express concern over the Sandbanks Ferry company’s proposal to increase its tolls, news came that a public inquiry will be ... 
New Sandbanks ferry toll increase ‘act of hostility’ on residents Local residents are strongly objecting to plans to raise the price of using the ferry between Studland and Sandbanks in Dorset, saying it will be detrimental to Purbeck and are ... 
Sandbanks Ferry threatens no replacement ferry if tolls don’t go up Claiming that the business is losing money, the Sandbanks Ferry company has resubmitted an application to increase fares for travel on the ferry between Studland and Sandbanks in Dorset. 
Langton Matravers becomes Dorset’s first 20mph rural village The first village in rural Dorset to introduce a 20 miles an hour limit through its centre is Langton Matravers near Swanage following a lengthy community campaign. 
Purbeck eco homes open their doors to inspire others Homes where ordinary families have taken steps to lead a greener lifestyle, are being opened to visitors in Swanage, Langton Matravers and Wareham.
Bat detectors installed at Winspit Quarry The combined forces of technology and dedicated volunteers are being deployed to eavesdrop on the after-dark activity of bats at Winspit Quarry caves in Dorset. 
Sustainable Swanage issues call to join the repair revolution A man who turned his life around with his self-taught passion for furniture restoration is to speak at a community event in Swanage, Dorset, in the hope of inspiring others ... 
New footpath creates perfect Worth Matravers pub walk There’s a new walk to experience with stunning views of the Purbeck coastline and best of all, it ends at the much loved Square and Compass pub at Worth Matravers ... 
Planet Purbeck promises not one, but two wild weekends in Swanage! Putting the spotlight on environmental issues, the community organisation Planet Purbeck is offering free tickets to two events in Swanage - one focusing on our sea and the other on ... 
Wareham boy finds rare fossilised mammal tooth The extraordinary fossil find by a seven year old boy from Wareham in Dorset is helping the Natural History Museum shed light on a long extinct predator from the dawn ... 
Surprising success story for Studland butterflies Two species of butterfly are bucking the trend of decline in the UK by dramatically increasing their numbers on Studland Heath in Dorset - and it's partly thanks to ants! 
In memory of Henry: Music concert returns to Swanage for fourth year Celebrating the life of a young Swanage man who sadly died of cancer aged just 25, the Music by the Sea concert is back and raising money for Cancare and ... 
Swanage Railway offers night out in Corfe for a tenner Over the summer holidays, Swanage Railway is running a Sunset Shuttle service between Swanage and Corfe Castle in Dorset, allowing passengers to leave the car at home. 
Steam rally helps Swanage Railway get visitor numbers back on track While other heritage railways continue to struggle after the pandemic, Swanage Railway’s recovery plan seems to be working with a bounce back in visitor numbers boosted by special events. 
Swanage Railway steam rally gains traction Now in its fourth year, the Roads to Rail steam rally is to take place near Corfe Castle in Dorset and looks likely to be bigger and better for 2024. 
Swanage Railway dream day out for 97 year old Gordon A Swanage man who hadn’t left his house for three years except for health appointments, enjoyed a rail day trip on the heritage line, thanks to Swanage Railway and a ... 
Brolly good show at soggy Swanage Folk Festival Swanage Folk Festival in Dorset, sailed through the wettest weekend of the summer with a smile as the heavens opened, sadly damping down the chances of making a bumper profit ...
Harmans Cross fete strikes gold with perfect weather Purbeck’s largest village fete drew a crowd of thousands when it went ahead in perfect conditions on bank holiday Monday, 26th August 2024. 
New place for Swanage Fish Festival is a huge success Despite challenging weather conditions, Swanage Fish and Food Festival finally went ahead in a new location over the August bank holiday weekend. 
Sun shines on Swanage charity after summer soaking Swanage Disabled Club made up for getting drenched at a rain-soaked summer fete, with a highly successful fund raising seafront sale in altogether sunnier weather 
Pirates make a splash along Wareham’s river banks Hundreds of people gathered on Wareham Quay in Dorset to witness a pirate invasion of the town - and to help fight it off with the help of militia cannon ... 
Rotary keeps calm and carries on as rain soaks Swanage fete Not to be put off by a bit of rain, Rotary decided to continue with its summer fair at Sandpit Field in Swanage, despite the unseasonal weather. 
Classic Swanage Carnival parade as Rampage bows out The spectacular dance group Rampage International performed for the last time in the Swanage Carnival procession in Dorset, but made it one to remember as the sun shone and the ... Toploader and N-Trance to headline Swanage concert Stars from the bands Toploader and N-Trance, who will perform at a new two day music festival in Swanage in Dorset, have spoken about how important the gig is to ... 
Mystery of Lawrence of Arabia’s Bovington death re-examined In a follow up to the feature film, a new documentary is due to be released questioning whether the death in 1935 in Bovington, Dorset, of T.E Lawrence – better ... 
Swanage celebrates and remembers at Music by the Sea concert A large crowd gathered for the all day concert in Swanage to remember Henry - a Swanage man who sadly died young - but also a day to celebrate a ... 
Swanage’s 40th blues festival to be tribute to its founder Swanage Blues Festival will go ahead in October 2024 to celebrate the legacy of its creator, Steve Darrington - thanks to his two stepchildren. 
Swanage Folk Festival set to make September splash The folk festival billed as the friendliest in the country is gearing up to take Swanage by storm with its biggest programme yet of music and dance 
Look out for Swanage nurse on Purbeck Breezer bus! While medics have to be prepared for anything, a nurse who works across Swanage and Purbeck in Dorset was surprised to be the face on the back of a bus!
Dorset’s first seaweed spa opens in Studland A new health experience is making waves on the beach at Studland, and it’s all thanks to an abundance of Purbeck’s overlooked superfood - seaweed. 
Out of hours service at Dorset hospital put patients at risk says coroner Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester has been urged to improve its out of hours services after a Wareham woman bled to death following a hip operation. 
Swanage community invited to support local hospitals Swanage Hospital and Wareham Hospital in Dorset are separately holding events and asking everyone to come along and show their support. 
Welcome home for Swanage teen after life changing US treatment Friends and family of Emily McDonald joyfully reunited with the 17 year old in Swanage, Dorset, after medical treatment in the US allowed her to walk again free from pain. 
New sanctuary garden officially opened in Swanage Designed as a quiet place to sit and reflect, a beautiful garden has been created in Swanage for cancer charity Cancare, made possible by a generous bequest from a local ... 
Under new ownership: Open day at Swanage’s Focus Centre Swanage Children’s Centre and Day Centre has got a new name and a new management team, with the aim of bringing more family and adult services back to the town. 
Teaching kids about dogs as Swanage outdoor company expands activities Swanage outdoor adventure company Cumulus Outdoors is getting a helping paw from man’s best friend for summer 2024. 
Langton school revives old tradition, come what May St George’s Primary School in Langton Matravers, Dorset have dusted off a maypole in order to bring back an ancient May custom - and the whole village has been invited ... 
Baking a difference for Swanage school breakfast club A breakfast club for a school in Swanage has just received a healthy donation thanks to a fancy dress fundraising scheme cooked up by bakery chain Greggs. 
Swanage teenagers get new youth club and gym sessions New opportunities for young people in Swanage in Dorset are being offered, after it was felt that the community could do more for teenagers. 
Purbeck pupils fix up new homes for hedgehogs Hedgehogs waking up from hibernation are in for a treat at Sandford St Martin's School, where pupils are making homes to keep them safe, warm and well fed. 
Gear change to drive revival of Sandford pub The Sandford pub near Wareham in Dorset, is set to reopen as a welcoming hub to celebrate all things automotive with American style motorbike and vehicle events
Top of the crops as Purbeck fruit farm goes up for sale There’s a new opportunity for families to live the good life in Purbeck as an established pick your own fruit farm has been put up for sale. 
Locals aim for global success in Swanage pub takeover A group of Swanage friends who liked their local pub so much that they bought the tenancy are ready to return the Globe to its former glory. Dorset’s first seaweed spa opens in Studland A new health experience is making waves on the beach at Studland, and it’s all thanks to an abundance of Purbeck’s overlooked superfood - seaweed. Teaching kids about dogs as Swanage outdoor company expands activities Swanage outdoor adventure company Cumulus Outdoors is getting a helping paw from man’s best friend for summer 2024. 
Historic Kingston manor house goes on market for £4 million One of the oldest continuously occupied homes in Dorset has been put on the market and comes with a view that is absolutely priceless. 
Anvil Point lighthouse clock sells at auction for thousands over estimate A Victorian clock which was made for Anvil Point lighthouse near Swanage in Dorset, was estimated to sell at between £800 to £1,200. 
Swanage skatepark campaign hits first target The generosity of Purbeck residents has helped Swanage Skatepark Community Project achieve its first £20,000 funding target. 
Swanage skatepark campaign takes off at fun packed open day Swanage Skatepark launched its fundraising mission for better sports facilities in Purbeck with an open day attended by hundreds. 
Swanage and Herston FC offers local firms chance to strike it lucky A Purbeck company could get to emulate the likes of Nike, American Express or Etihad Airways, and all for a bargain price of just £75. 
Swanage’s king of darts makes his debut for England A man from Swanage has become only the third person from Dorset to play darts for England and is now hoping to take his game a step further. 
Purbeck’s first shuffleboard tournament to raise funds for skatepark Teams of up to four players are being invited to take part in Purbeck’s first shuffleboard tournament in recent times, alongside table football and beer pong, to help buy new ... Most read
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