Czech ambassador to the UK visits Swanage’s Chadwick statue Keeping her promise, the Czech Republic ambassador to the UK visited Swanage in Dorset to see the impressive bronze statue of wartime hero Trevor Chadwick who was responsible for saving ... 21h · People
Czech ambassador Marie Chatardová at Chadwick statue
National Trust restoring wood pasture Work underway to restore habitat for Purbeck birds Strange patches of bare soil are appearing across fields in Purbeck in Dorset, and while it may look a bit odd, it’s all about providing better nesting, roosting and foraging ... 2d · Environment & weather
Clifford Brown D day veteran Final salute to Swanage D-Day veteran Swanage man Clifford Brown who served his country during World War Two will be given a suitably fitting send off following his death at the age of 98 3d · People
Bob Bunyar, station manager for Harmans Cross , has written a series of books on historical transport Swanage Railway volunteer steams ahead with writing career Swanage author, historian and Harmans Cross station manager Bob Bunyar is looking to publish his eighth book on heritage transport - and shows no signs of slowing down 4d · People · Swanage Railway
Hundreds of Wareham residents joined a protest to save the town's level crossing Hundreds join Edward Fox at protest to save Wareham crossing Respected actor Edward Fox and local MP Vikki Slade teamed up to lead hundreds of local residents in their fight to retain Wareham’s ground level rail crossing in Dorset 5d · Transport
Swanage writer Tim Poultney will present an excerpt from his latest work Battered at an event in The Studio Tim’s tasty play to inspire other Swanage writers A Swanage writer will reveal an excerpt from his latest stage play about a local obsession - fish and chips! - at an event to encourage others to become scriptwriters 6d · Entertainment & arts
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Dog rescue by coastguard and swanage lifeboat Dog rescue for Swanage RNLI’s first callout of 2025 Harley the dog was lucky to survive after falling 120 feet over the cliff at Old Harry in Studland, Dorset and was fortunate to be safely rescued by the Swanage ... 1 month ago
Bramble Bush Bay Swanage woman rescued from remote location after leg injury A multi agency emergency response team had to stretcher a 69 year old woman from the Studland shoreline back to Ferry Road after she fell and broke her leg 1 month ago
Four people involved in vehicle collision on road into Swanage Valley Road between Swanage and Harman’s Cross in Dorset was closed for several hours after two vehicles collided 2 months ago
Lifeboat launches to rescue kayaker Swanage RNLI rescue ‘exhausted’ capsized kayaker A person clinging to their capsized kayak near Swanage Bay in Dorset, was saved from the sea by the Swanage lifeboat crew, when they couldn’t get back in their boat 2 months ago
Car fire in swanage Swanage road closure as car bursts into flames While the rest of Dorset was covered in snow, Swanage got a little too hot when a car caught alight in Ulwell Road at the junction with Burlington Road 3 months ago
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Second home windfall saves Swanage residents from huge tax hike Swanage residents are set to see a 6.61 percent increase in the town council’s part of their council tax bill known as the precept, but that figure would be higher ... 2 weeks ago
The existing frontage of Knoll House Hotel Will Studland get a new luxury resort hotel? During six days of evidence, passionate arguments were heard in favour of replacing Knoll House hotel in Studland with a £65 million luxury resort but Dorset Council doubled down on ... 2 months ago
A 3D model of the planned new luxury resort at Knoll House Hotel, as seen from Ferry Road, Studland Studland hotel planning appeal to settle future of luxury resort Owners of the century-old Knoll House Hotel in Studland are challenging the decision by Dorset Council to refuse planning permission for a controversial £65 million redevelopment of the site 2 months ago
An artist's impression of what the new supermarket in Sandford will look like Huge victory for Purbeck shoppers as Lidl store approved A new controversial budget supermarket has been granted planning permission at Sandford near Wareham in Dorset by the narrowest of margins 3 months ago
Lidl store Dorset planners recommend refusal of Lidl for Purbeck In an extraordinary move, planners at Dorset Council say a discount supermarket at Sandford near Wareham in Dorset should not be granted planning approval, despite overwhelming support from local residents 3 months ago
Lloyd Hatton MP met Corfe Castle residents in the Castle Inn, appropriately decorated for Halleween, to discuss the nightmare of social housing provision MP vows to tackle ‘big concern’ of Purbeck social homes sell-off South Dorset's new MP Lloyd Hatton says he will insist on an urgent meeting with Aster housing group after hearing the scale of the problem caused by its social homes ... 3 months ago
Deputy Mayor Chris Moreton supported injured Mayor Tina Foster and helped her to give an address to the congregation Thanksgiving for 50 years of Swanage Town Council Despite a nasty accident to the town mayor a few days earlier, a celebration of 50 years of service given to Swanage by its town council went ahead as planned ... 4 months ago
Czech ambassador Marie Chatardová at Chadwick statue Czech ambassador to the UK visits Swanage’s Chadwick statue Keeping her promise, the Czech Republic ambassador to the UK visited Swanage in Dorset to see the impressive bronze statue of wartime hero Trevor Chadwick who was responsible for saving ... 21 hours ago
Clifford Brown D day veteran Final salute to Swanage D-Day veteran Swanage man Clifford Brown who served his country during World War Two will be given a suitably fitting send off following his death at the age of 98 3 days ago
Bob Bunyar, station manager for Harmans Cross , has written a series of books on historical transport Swanage Railway volunteer steams ahead with writing career Swanage author, historian and Harmans Cross station manager Bob Bunyar is looking to publish his eighth book on heritage transport - and shows no signs of slowing down 4 days ago
Linda Webber and her cute green octopus down at Swanage Bay Read all about Swanage’s cute green octopus! It started as a bedtime story created for her grandchildren but now a local artist has turned the tale inspired by Swanage Bay and Studland’s beaches into a published children’s ... 3 weeks ago
Swanage's Mr Electric, Des Wood, celebrating his 100th birthday with son and daughter in law Mike and Marilyn Wood Mr Electric still sparky as he celebrates a century in Swanage Swanage’s Mr Electric, Des Wood, who has lived in the town for all of his life, has celebrated his 100th birthday at home with his family and friends. 2 months ago
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Swanage woman charged with shoplifting at the Co-op Purbeck Police say that a repeat suspected shoplifter has been arrested and charged in relation to eight reported offences in Swanage, Dorset 6 days ago
Police car in Dorset Suspected arson attack after car blaze in Holton Heath Dorset Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously around the time of a car fire outside a property in Holton Heath near Wareham in ... 1 month ago
Montage of animals Warning as illegal pet breeders prosecuted by Dorset Council A daughter and her father who made more than £34,000 by illegally selling puppies and kittens, have been sentenced for their crimes following an investigation by Dorset Council’s animal welfare ... 2 months ago
Knoll Beach at Studland Man arrested on suspicion of Studland indecent exposure Following a report of a man indecently exposing himself in Studland, Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them 3 months ago
Wareham incident CCTV Man in 40s threatened by two youths in Wareham town centre CCTV images have been issued of two young men that Dorset Police officers would like to speak to following a public order incident in Wareham. 3 months ago
Community speed watch team in Langton Matravers Langton joins Dorset initiative against speeding motorists Community Speed Watch volunteers across Dorset, including a team from Langton Matravers, monitored more than 15,700 vehicles and issued 387 warning letters during a week of action 4 months ago
Steer Road Motorcycles stolen from Swanage residential roads Purbeck Police are looking for three people, described as wearing balaclavas or face coverings, who were spotted stealing a motorcycle in Swanage in Dorset 4 months ago
Hundreds of Wareham residents joined a protest to save the town's level crossing Hundreds join Edward Fox at protest to save Wareham crossing Respected actor Edward Fox and local MP Vikki Slade teamed up to lead hundreds of local residents in their fight to retain Wareham’s ground level rail crossing in Dorset 5 days ago
Sandbanks ferry Jan 2025 Wait begins for inspector to decide Sandbanks Ferry toll charges During the planning inquiry to decide whether toll prices could be increased, the Sandbanks Ferry company asserted it needed more income to survive, while a consortium of local councils brushed ... 1 week ago
A last chance protest meeting has been called at Wareham's railway crossing on Saturday 1st February 2025 to try to save its future Last chance protest to save Wareham’s lifeline level crossing A last chance protest meeting has been organised to save a ground level pedestrian crossing over railway tracks at Wareham, after 12 years of controversy. 1 week ago
Ferry inquiry at Port of Poole Jan 2025 Inquiry into Sandbanks Ferry toll increase gets underway Only four years after the last public inquiry, the ferry company which operates between Sandbanks and Studland in Dorset is back asking for more money from its passengers 2 weeks ago
4TC London Transport push-pull carriage set at Corfe Castle Ten year transport plan puts Purbeck at top of wish list A long awaited regular rail passenger service between Swanage and Wareham in Dorset, has been given high priority status in plans to improve transport links across the West of England ... 3 weeks ago
National Trust restoring wood pasture
Work underway to restore habitat for Purbeck birds Strange patches of bare soil are appearing across fields in Purbeck in Dorset, and while it may look a bit odd, it’s all about providing better nesting, roosting and foraging ... 2 days ago
A herd of 18 red deer at Farmer Palmer's farm park near Wareham are having to be given away after 18 years Oh, deer – zoo law spells end to Farmer Palmer’s Purbeck herd A much loved deer feeding experience at Farmer Palmer’s farm park near Wareham in Dorset is to close after strict enforcement of zoo licensing laws. 7 days ago
Digging is underway on The Moors at Arne Archaelogists dig up Roman ‘Tupperware’ at Arne A leading historian says there's evidence to suggest that Purbeck in Dorset was once the centre of Britain’s pottery industry, churning out thousands of pots which conquered the Roman Empire 2 weeks ago
Boat on eco-mooring Old Harry Rocks Chance to comment on Studland’s new eco moorings The scheme to persuade boat owners to use eco moorings rather than dropping anchor among the seagrass in Studland Bay in Dorset was expanded in 2024, and now locals are ... 3 weeks ago
Winterwatch Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan at RSPB Arne New BBC Winterwatch puts Purbeck back in TV spotlight In what is likely to be a final visit, BBC cameras will be returning to RSPB Arne in Dorset for the TV programme Winterwatch, to once again highlight the amazing ... 4 weeks ago
Putlake’s goats are getting a January treat of tasty Christmas trees No kidding, Langton goats go mad for Christmas trees An adventure farm in Langton Matravers near Swanage in Dorset, is playing its part in disposing of Swanage’s discarded Christmas trees - by feeding them to its goats 4 weeks ago
Rethinking rubbish event by Sustainable Wareham Rubbish event in Wareham gets financial backing The success of a pilot scheme to recycle more unusual items like toothbrushes, corks, blister packs and cables in Wareham, Dorset, has been rewarded with a £1,200 grant, guaranteeing future ... 4 weeks ago
Bob Bunyar, station manager for Harmans Cross , has written a series of books on historical transport Swanage Railway volunteer steams ahead with writing career Swanage author, historian and Harmans Cross station manager Bob Bunyar is looking to publish his eighth book on heritage transport - and shows no signs of slowing down 4 days ago
Swanage station Swanage Railway appoints first full time chief executive In an important change to the management of Swanage Railway, the heritage attraction has recruited Dorset-born Abbie King to the newly created full time paid role of chief executive 2 weeks ago
Corfe Castle signal box signalman Trevor Parsons Swanage Railway offers half price tickets to local community A weekend dedicated to the local community is being organised by Swanage Railway in Dorset to encourage people to come along and find out what goes on behind the scenes 2 weeks ago
Railway 200 Whistle Up at Swanage Railway Swanage Railway joins UK ‘Whistle Up’ to mark 200 years of railways Crowds gathered at Swanage Railway in Dorset, to hear a heritage steam locomotive blow its whistle to signal the start of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the modern railway - ... 1 month ago
Polar Express 2024 Polar Express makes festive return to Swanage Steam trains and sleigh bells are once more coming together on Swanage Railway as the hugely popular Polar Express experience steams back for a second year - WATCH VIDEO 3 months ago
Hundreds of people lit up Purbeck Cider orchards during the annual wassail ceremony
Purbeck Cider hopes ancient Wassail tradition will bear fruit Crowds gathered to bless the apple orchards at Purbeck Cider near Corfe Castle in Dorset, in the hope that winter temperatures will plummet - to ensure the perfect cider harvest ... 2 weeks ago
Swanage Christmas Market 2024 Swanage Rotary raises thousands for charity in run up to Christmas Despite having to reschedule the Swanage Christmas Market at short notice due to stormy weather, Swanage and Purbeck Rotary still managed to raise thousands of pounds for good causes over ... 1 month ago
Swanage and Purbeck Rotary fete What happened in Swanage in 2024? Although Swanage is well known as a perfect corner of England, it doesn’t always feature high on national news agendas - thank goodness! 1 month ago
From steam railways to tanks – museum director Chris Price has a deep love of heritage vehicles From railways to tanks, Bovington museum’s new boss gets stuck in The new director of The Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset, has swapped one set of tracks for another on his journey to build on the military museum’s success 1 month ago
Boxing Day Swim 2024 Misty but mild for Swanage’s Boxing Day swim The Boxing Day swim in Swanage Bay, which started as a small event for a few hardy folk, has grown into a highly successful mass participation affair and 2024 was ... 1 month ago
There’s always a very special atmosphere at Corfe Castle Crowds gather to celebrate winter solstice at Corfe Castle More than 200 people arrived before sunrise at one of the most mystical locations in Dorset to experience the winter solstice among the ancient ruins of Corfe Castle 2 months ago
Prancer will be one of two reindeer who will visit Santa on Swanage Pier - along with their elves! Rudolph’s pals to make flying visit to Swanage Pier Although Santa was blown off course by Storm Darragh, he's now returned to Swanage Pier in Dorset - and is bringing two of his reindeer with him! 2 months ago
Swanage writer Tim Poultney will present an excerpt from his latest work Battered at an event in The Studio Tim’s tasty play to inspire other Swanage writers A Swanage writer will reveal an excerpt from his latest stage play about a local obsession - fish and chips! - at an event to encourage others to become scriptwriters 6 days ago
Swanage Folk festival agm Swanage Folk Festival hands out big cheques Raising more than just a smile during the Swanage Folk Festival in September 2024 despite the wet weather, the organising committee was able to donate thousands to local good causes 1 week ago
The Mowlem Comedy Club first night First night of Swanage’s new comedy club is sell out success There were plenty of laughs and a bit of bawdy adult humour to brighten up a Wednesday evening in January at the launch of The Mowlem Comedy Club in Swanage, ... 2 weeks ago
Afrobeat jazz group Thokozile with begin The Mowlem's new Jazz in the Studio monthly events Swanage’s new Jazz in the Studio hopes to hit right notes A new music venture is about to begin in Swanage, Dorset, to help cement the town's reputation as one of the leading centres for jazz in the South of England 3 weeks ago
Brian Travers returns to the stage as Swanage's panto Dame Trott, alongside stage sons Jack and Simple Simon Nothing like a Dame as Brian resumes Swanage panto role One of Swanage Drama Company’s best known faces is back on stage this year as the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk gets ready to open at The Mowlem 1 month ago
Gainsborough Care Home
Swanage care home reopens after death of three residents Following a major incident at the Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset, which left it closed for more than two months, some residents have returned to the home 3 weeks ago
A new ecotherapy scheme for wellbeing classes is being trialled in Purbeck in 2025 Eco-therapy trialled in Purbeck to help improve mental health If a new year demands a new you, Purbeck wellbeing coaches Jane Woods and Sara Greenwood can help, with a new ecotherapy scheme neing rolled out in Swanage and Furzebrook. 1 month ago
Forget me not shop raising funds for Dementia Friendly Purbeck Forget-me-not to shop, urges Purbeck charity In a bid to raise £120,000 for a second local dementia specialist nurse, a Purbeck charity has opened a pop up shop in Swanage, Dorset, to boost its fundraising efforts 3 months ago
Study clinics are being held at Swanage Medical Practice Nearly a thousand Swanage residents remain vulnerable to flu Doctors in Swanage are concerned that many local people aren’t getting vaccinated against flu, despite being eligible for a free jab 3 months ago
Swanage Hospital autumn fayre poster Second time lucky for Swanage Hospital fundraiser After its summer community event was rained off, Friends of Swanage Hospital is heading indoors for its autumn fundraiser 3 months ago
Dorset County Hospital Major investment at Dorset hospital for chemo patients The unit at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment, including people from Purbeck, is to get a £2 million refurbishment 4 months ago
Friends of Swanage Hospital AGM New approach to healthcare across Purbeck announced Swanage, Wareham and the surrounding villages are to get a new integrated neighbourhood team to deliver healthcare across Purbeck in Dorset 4 months ago
The proposed site for a stone plaque to the boys of Forres School will overlook the scene of the 1955 tragedy Tribute planned to Swanage’s schoolboy bomb victims An appeal to raise funds for a memorial to commemorate five schoolboys who lost their lives when a World War Two mine exploded on Swanage Beach, is close to reaching ... 2 months ago
David Potts, senior instructor at Cumulus Outdoors, with his border collie, Ruby 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. 8 months ago
Maple Class, St George's School, get ready for their maypole dance rehearsal 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 ... 9 months ago
Greggs manager Emma Tabor and staff member Courtney Carr raise funds for St Mark's School breakfast club 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. 9 months ago
Swanage football club 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. 10 months ago
A herd of 18 red deer at Farmer Palmer's farm park near Wareham are having to be given away after 18 years
Oh, deer – zoo law spells end to Farmer Palmer’s Purbeck herd A much loved deer feeding experience at Farmer Palmer’s farm park near Wareham in Dorset is to close after strict enforcement of zoo licensing laws. 7 days ago
Ready for warmer days - Purbeck Ice Cream is celebrating winning gold awards in a regional taste test Purbeck Ice Cream scoops gold with new flavours A Purbeck company has just received six prestigious Taste of the West awards for its products, four of them gold, which will soon be served from one of Britain's latest ... 3 weeks ago
Inside Swanage Bay Sauna Swanage’s seafront sauna finally steams into action After a few unexpected delays, the new sauna overlooking Swanage Bay in Dorset and ideally located for sea swimmers, is now operational and taking bookings 3 weeks ago
Vehicles of all shapes, sizes and ages will be found in the pub’s car park Purbeck pub Rivo’s Hub opens its doors as it revs up for 2025 Amazing automobiles made a pit stop at a newly reopened Sandford pub in Dorset, to take part in a new year’s day classic car rally, the first event of many ... 1 month ago
Purbeck Business awards winners Purbeck Business Awards are back for a third year Entries have opened for The Purbeck Business Awards with a chance of becoming a winner in 2025 2 months ago
Sauna arrives in Swanage Swanage’s seafront sauna arrives to warm up winter Despite unavoidable delays, a new sauna for beachgoers, sea swimmers and even shoppers has finally been craned into position on Swanage seafront with breathtaking views over the bay 2 months ago
Lucy Tidbury was shocked to receive a £1,200 rates demand for her tiny storage shed Surprise rates bill is bad moos for Lucy’s Farm in Swanage Swanage artist Lucy Tidbury is calling for greater support for small businesses after being hit by an unexpected four-figure bill for business rates on a small storage shed 2 months ago
Old Harry gig Swanage sea rowers deliver early xmas gift to Isle of Wight The much loved Old Harry gig, the first to belong to Swanage Sea Rowing Club, has been given a new home on the Isle of Wight after spending three years ... 2 months ago
Supervets Sea Rowing Championship at Swanage 2023 Oarsome weekend for Swanage as 600 rowers arrive in town Swanage Sea Rowing Club is to host two major champioships over a weekend, attracting 48 gig rowing clubs and the best rowers from 12 English counties to the seaside town ... 4 months ago
Swanage Croquet Club first team has won its way through to the South West regional final Swanage croquet teams pitch for regional success Swanage Croquet Club’s top team is celebrating after a semi-final victory in the South West Federation’s regional competition. 5 months ago
Swanage Town and Herston FC hope for glory days under new manager Craig Adams New manager revives hopes of glory for Swanage’s football club Swanage Town and Herston football club has appointed a new manager with a wealth of experience to take them to the next level. 5 months ago
A leap of faith which paid off - Swanage Skatepark Community Project has just reached its first fundraising target Swanage skatepark campaign hits first target The generosity of Purbeck residents has helped Swanage Skatepark Community Project achieve its first £20,000 funding target. 7 months ago

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