Stoborough driver sentenced for causing death of 17 year old The family of the teenager Zebedee Watson, who sadly died following a collision involving his motorcycle and a lorry at a roundabout in Poole, Dorset, have paid tribute to him, ...
Swanage author nominated for Women of the Year Awards 2026 Dani Elm from Swanage in Dorset, who shared her inspirational life story in a moving memoir, was delighted to be invited to attend the Women of the Year awards in ... 
Studland well-wishers bid final farewell to Barfleur ferry On a misty morning, the Brittany Ferries' vessel Barfleur was given a fitting send off as she left Poole Harbour and made her way along the Purbeck coastline, enroute to ... 
18 year old man dies in car collision on Wareham Road The Wareham Road between East Stoke and Wool in Dorset was temporarily closed after an 18 year old driver of a red Citroen C1 sadly died following a collision 
Diners evacuated from historic Wareham hotel over safety fears Sunday diners had to be evacuated from the historic Bear Hotel in Wareham, Dorset, after a bedroom ceiling collapsed and threatened the structural safety of the entire building. 
Open doors at Purbeck homes to reveal secrets of greener living A dozen Purbeck homes are opening their doors to the public to show how green technology can reduce carbon footprint, lessen environmental impact - and also save money on bills. 
18 year old man dies in car collision on Wareham Road The Wareham Road between East Stoke and Wool in Dorset was temporarily closed after an 18 year old driver of a red Citroen C1 sadly died following a collision Diners evacuated from historic Wareham hotel over safety fears Sunday diners had to be evacuated from the historic Bear Hotel in Wareham, Dorset, after a bedroom ceiling collapsed and threatened the structural safety of the entire building. 
Walkers at Old Harry save jetskiers’ lives by alerting lifeboat Two people who had been knocked off their jetski by a wave and were being pulled out to sea in rough weather, were lucky to be safely rescued by the ... 
Emergency services go into Tilly Whim caves to put out camp fire Caves which have been closed since the 1970s due to the high risk of rock falls, were entered by emergency services after smoke was spotted coming from them at Durlston ... 
Lulworth Estate barn fire believed to have ‘started deliberately’ A police investigation is underway after a fire at East Lulworth in Dorset destroyed a large barn, 2,000 bales of hay, and a derelict building 
Bin collection day to change for most households in Purbeck Residents across Purbeck in Dorset are being given advance notice that their waste and recycling collection days are likely to change from the end of September 2026
Swanage’s Godlingston cemetery receives gold standard award In recognition of its high standards of maintenance and care, Godlingston cemetery on the edge of Swanage in Dorset has been presented with a gold standard cemetery award 
Planning applications submitted for Swanage seafront scheme Residents and the wider community can now formally comment on the plans to redevelop a subsiding section of the seafront in Swanage, Dorset, after the submission of two planning applications ... 
New plan for more homes in Swanage A blueprint for development of Swanage in Dorset has been published to guide future growth of the seaside town, rather than allow building work to happen with no strategic plan 
Developers exploit loophole to create holiday let on Malthouse site In a surprising move, Dorset Council planners have allowed developers to get round a restriction on second homes on the Malthouse development in Langton Matravers 
Lady Mayor of London pays visit to Swanage Swanage in Dorset, or ‘Little London on Sea’ as it’s sometimes nicknamed due to all its old monuments and artefacts salvaged from the capital, played host to the Lady Mayor ... 
Swanage gets cash for ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity A major £5 million investment to stabilise part of the seafront and redesign the road which runs parallel to the beach in Swanage, has been unanimously approved by Dorset Council Swanage author nominated for Women of the Year Awards 2026 Dani Elm from Swanage in Dorset, who shared her inspirational life story in a moving memoir, was delighted to be invited to attend the Women of the Year awards in ... 
Swanage woman aged 70 to wingwalk for brain tumour charity Inspired by a Swanage Carnival air display, Lyn Fegan from Swanage in Dorset is to wingwalk on a plane to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity 
Diamond Swanage couple look back on lifetime of helping others A Swanage couple has celebrated 60 years of marriage with a special riverside break at The Priory Hotel in Wareham, Dorset, and a chance to reflect on six remarkable decades ... 
Swanage lifeguard to attempt world record epic Channel swim A team of elite long distance swimmers including a Swanage lifeguard is preparing to take on a gruelling 60 mile relay swim from Alderney in the Channel Islands to Swanage ... 
Megan chops off waist-length hair at Swanage event for cancer charity A Swanage woman has raised more than £900 for charity after making the bold decision to shave off most of her long hair in support of children living with cancer Stoborough driver sentenced for causing death of 17 year old The family of the teenager Zebedee Watson, who sadly died following a collision involving his motorcycle and a lorry at a roundabout in Poole, Dorset, have paid tribute to him, ...
Teenage girl injured after assault in Wareham A 13 year old girl received an injury to her knee which required medical treatment, as well as bruises to her head, after an assault in Wareham, Dorset 
Man arrested on suspicion of illegal drug offences in Swanage Purbeck police say they have arrested a man in Swanage, Dorset, who they believe possessed the Class A drug cocaine with the intent to supply it to others 
Mobile mechanic jailed after scamming people across Dorset A man who defrauded more than 20 customers by an estimated £22,000 over three years, has been imprisoned following a case brought by Dorset Council Trading Standards 
Police issue CCTV images as investigation into Lulworth rave continues Detectives have issued images of six people they would like to identify as they continue to investigate reported disorder at an illegal rave near East Lulworth in Dorset 
Woman gets police caution after dog attacks Church Knowle sheep A rare breed of Shetland sheep received serious injuries after it was attacked by a dog in Church Knowle near Corfe Castle in Dorset 
Police in riot gear shut down illegal rave in East Lulworth Dorset Police said its officers faced "a violent and hostile reception" as they moved in to close down an illegal music rave attended by more than 2,000 people in a ... Studland well-wishers bid final farewell to Barfleur ferry On a misty morning, the Brittany Ferries' vessel Barfleur was given a fitting send off as she left Poole Harbour and made her way along the Purbeck coastline, enroute to ... 
Cross channel ferry Barfleur to bow out early A familiar sight sailing across Swanage Bay in Dorset, the much loved Barfleur ferry is to permanently stop carrying passengers between Poole and Cherbourg in France, three weeks earlier than ... 
Sandbanks Ferry out of service for 7 weeks for major refit The chain link ferry which operates between Studland and Sandbanks in Dorset is to undergo a major refit, so won’t be operational for an estimated seven weeks over winter 2026 
New 30 mph speed limit for Swanage’s Washpond Lane The speed limit is to be lowered along a road close to two schools in Swanage, Dorset, after many years of campaigning 
Wildlife shuttle bus to RSPB Arne returns for summer A community shuttle bus to help people explore one of Purbeck's most important wildlife sites without using a car is back for its fifth consecutive summer season 
Open doors at Purbeck homes to reveal secrets of greener living A dozen Purbeck homes are opening their doors to the public to show how green technology can reduce carbon footprint, lessen environmental impact - and also save money on bills.
Survey reveals return of more wildflowers on Swanage Downs Three years since Swanage Downs in Dorset was designated as a local nature reserve, evidence is emerging of an increase in the number of wildflower species 
Start of change to bin collection days for most of Purbeck In an effort to increase efficiency and to take into account new housing, the waste and recycling collection days are changing for 19,000 households in Purbeck including Swanage, Wareham and ... 
Swanage’s community garden celebrates 10th anniversary To mark 10 years since the beginning of the Greengage Community Garden in Swanage, Dorset, a brand new garden room was officially opened by the Swanage town mayor 
Huge need for affordable housing in Corfe Valley revealed by survey A survey into the state of the housing market in Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Worth Matravers in Dorset, has found nearly 100 families in need of affordable homes 
Sighting of bluefin tuna confirms return to Swanage seas In an exciting development indicating an improvement in the health of the ocean off the Swanage Coast in Dorset, there’s been a confirmed sighting of a bluefin tuna - a ... 
Scars in Studland’s seagrass reduce since eco moorings installed Damage to seagrass by the traditional anchoring of boats on the seabed, has reduced by more than 90 per cent within five years since eco moorings have been introduced in ... 
Tornado to arrive in Swanage for autumn steam gala The steam locomotive Tornado, which featured in the popular family film Paddington 2, is to star in the Swanage Railway’s autumn steam gala in Dorset 
New ‘bigger and better’ location for Swanage Railway’s steam rally Due to its growing popularity, Swanage Railway’s three day Roads to Rail steam rally is moving to a larger field close to Norden station near the village of Corfe Castle ... 
Bid to make Swanage Railway carriages wheelchair friendly Swanage Railway in Dorset has launched a £25,000 public appeal to help fund the overhaul and conversion of two former 1950s and 1960s British Railways Mark One carriages to enable ... 
New Class 99 loco whips up excitement at Swanage Railway gala Usually showcasing the locos of yesteryear, Swanage Railway in Dorset, turned the tables by featuring the UK’s most advanced hybrid freight locomotive at its Diesel Gala and Beer Festival - ... 
Diesel and beer back on Swanage Railway timetable for gala weekend Seven heritage diesel locomotives are to travel down to Swanage Railway in Dorset, to join the home fleet for the annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival, plus there’s a guest ... 
New Famous Five author launches countdown to Swanage Literary Festival A best selling children’s author has helped launch the countdown to Swanage Literary Festival with a special visit bringing the magic of the Famous Five to a new generation of ...
Tank Museum takes its Dorset story on a capital adventure The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, is about to take its show on the road to London for the first time in its history. 
Lottery money bid to transform old bank into new Wareham museum Wareham Town Museum is working on an application to the National Lottery to transform the former NatWest bank in North Street into a much larger museum for the town, capable ... 
A grand day out at Kingston food festival for 1,000 visitors Kingston’s first ever food festival won’t be its last, after a hugely successful event attended by around a thousand people from across Purbeck. 
Corfe Castle to glow up for its first ever Diwali celebration Corfe Castle is set to come alive with colour and music when Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated at the iconic Dorset monument for the first time ever. 
Kingston villagers cook up new food festival for Purbeck A major new event is to be served up in Kingston in Dorset, celebrating local food, farming, and community spirit 
Heatwave summer boosts Swanage Carnival’s donations The crowds were drawn to Swanage in Dorset throughout the long hot summer, but especially during Swanage Carnival 2026, which meant more money was raised for local charities than expected 
Swanage Blues Festival shines in its silver anniversary year Swanage businesses were given an off season boost when the town’s blues festival, now in its silver anniversary year, filled the streets and was declared a resounding success. 
Rowan Atkinson to headline Purbeck Film Festival at Swanage theatre TV and movie legend Rowan Atkinson is to appear at The Mowlem in Swanage to help launch the Purbeck Film Festival - and prove that comedy can be a serious ... 
Swanage Museum marks 50 years since its birth in a barn From its humble beginnings in a tithe barn, Swanage Museum is now celebrating its 50th anniversary located in an historic market building on the seafront 
Pearls of Purbeck art goes on show in Swanage The summer exhibition of the Isle of Purbeck Arts Club has opened with a great display of paintings, ceramics, and poetry, all inspired by the stunning landscape, coastline, history and ... 
Gary Lineker’s secret Corfe Castle adventure gets TV launch date Corfe Castle in Dorset is to have a starring role in the TV event of autumn 2026 as Gary Lineker’s new celebrity challenge show has been given a start date. 
Chemo clinic for Purbeck patients to return to Wareham hospital After a long fight, the chemotherapy clinic at Wareham community hospital in Dorset, is to be reinstated in the new year 2027, much to the relief of health campaigners
Focus Centre honours Swanage councillor with building dedication Part of a community wellbeing hub in Swanage, Dorset, has been dedicated to the memory of former local councillor Bill Trite, with the event providing the first opportunity to visit ... 
Swanage therapists take on hilly 25km hike to fund new defib Seven friends and colleagues from Swanage Therapy Centre in Dorset, are to tackle a very hilly 25 kilometre walk to raise £2,000 for a defibrillator for their community 
Plea to help get Allsort’d cafe in Swanage all sorted! A new cafe at The Focus Centre in Swanage, Dorset, run by the youth group Allsort’d, is all set to open at the end of May 2026 but funds are ... 
Forget me not club launches in Swanage A new group has started in Swanage, Dorset, offering support for those living with dementia and their carers 
More cooking inspiration being dished up for free in Swanage The Friendly Food Club is offering more community cooking classes for adults, plus there’s a new course to support parents moving their babies from milk to meals, in Swanage, Dorset 
Purbeck’s family hubs to get funding boost Dorset is to get £2.3 million in government funding to grow and enhance its network of family hubs which provide support for children, parents and carers - and the Swanage ... 
St Mary’s school celebrates 90 years of history in Swanage A Swanage primary school with generations of family connections is marking its 90th anniversary by inviting everyone back to help celebrate its remarkable history. 
Threat of closure lifted from Langton Matravers village school Following a hard fought campaign from parents, carers and the wider community, the consultation recommending the closure of the St George’s CE primary school site in Langton Matravers in Dorset, ... 
Consultation to close Langton’s school site is ‘biased’ say parents Parents of St George’s CE primary school in Langton Matravers in Dorset have appealed to Dorset Council to scrutinise a multi academy trust’s consultation into the proposed merger of their ... 
Langton Matravers rallies to stop loss of village school At a meeting of the Langton Matravers parish council in Dorset, residents expressed their devastation at the possibility of the closure of the village school site, although the school’s academy ... 
Dorset charity gives thousands of pounds to Purbeck projects Good causes in Purbeck including The Swanage School and The Mowlem, have received a boost to their funds after a Dorset grant-making charity distributed thousands of pounds aimed at strengthening ... 
Wareham hotel becomes only one in Dorset to hold Michelin Key An award winning Purbeck hotel in Dorset has celebrated its 50th anniversary year by receiving international recognition with its first ever Michelin Key
MP demands urgent answers as Wareham Post Office remains shut Local MP Vikki Slade has held an emergency meeting with senior Post Office figures over the sudden closure of the main Post Office in Wareham, Dorset, which leaves the town ... 
Swanage street collection raises £3,000 for Nepal in just two days Prompted by the devastating scenes of destruction in Nepal after flash flooding, Rotary members organised a street collection in Swanage town centre in Dorset, and were overwhelmed by the generosity ... 
Family up sticks to open new Flipped and Found shop in Swanage A quirky new shop promising a mix of restored furniture, local art, unusual gifts and even psychic readings has opened in Swanage. 
Purbeck businesses among Dorset Tourism Awards finalists The Dorset Tourism Awards finalists for 2026 have been announced and include some notable names working within Purbeck’s tourism and hospitality industry 
New open water swimming lake launches with view of Corfe Castle While Dorset Adventure Park in Corfe Castle is usually associated with excited youngsters, there’s now an opportunity to enjoy more peaceful early morning swims in the spring-fed lake 
Wild West shop window winner receives Swanage Carnival trophy The general store H B Hibbs in Swanage has been voted the best dressed Wild West themed shop window during Swanage Carnival week 
Stunning views and 22 degrees for Purbeck Marathon’s return Purbeck Marathon made a triumphant comeback to Swanage, with nearly 200 runners tackling one of Dorset’s most spectacular and demanding courses, after a five year absence. 
Swanage croquet underdogs pull off national title upset Swanage’s most successful – and perhaps least well known – sports club is celebrating a remarkable national victory after lifting a major croquet trophy against one of the UK’s elite ... 
Former Bournemouth football manager backs Swanage bid for 3G pitch A final fundraising push to bring an all weather 3G football pitch to Swanage in Dorset, has been personally endorsed by former AFC Bournemouth manager Tony Pulis. 
Swanage Sea Rowing Club launches 25th anniversary celebrations A birthday bash was held at the Swanage Sea Rowing boathouse in Dorset, to mark 25 years since the club was formed in 2001, and to celebrate becoming winners of ... Swanage lifeguard to attempt world record epic Channel swim A team of elite long distance swimmers including a Swanage lifeguard is preparing to take on a gruelling 60 mile relay swim from Alderney in the Channel Islands to Swanage ... Most read
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