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Swanage pays its respects to The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the announcement of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh, flags across Swanage have been lowered to half mast.
1 week ago
Swanage sailors awarded medals for 20 years of lifeboat service
Two Swanage Lifeboat crew volunteers are celebrating 20 years of service to the RNLI - both before they even hit the age of 40.
3 weeks ago
Swanage Coastguard station officer recognised in New Years Honours
Ian Brown has been awarded the British Empire Medal after 30 years of volunteering as part of the Swanage Coastguard Rescue team.
4 months ago
After 17 years of volunteering, Swanage RNLI chairman steps down
Peter Foster who's described by the crew as “kind and professional” has retired, after spending the last nine years as Swanage Lifeboat Station’s chairman.
4 months ago
Swanage Pier Christmas tree filling with baubles for loved ones
A family who’s donated the Christmas tree on Swanage Pier in memory of their mum, is urging others to hang baubles on the tree in memory of their own lost ...
4 months ago
Bliss Food Co in Swanage wins Successful Women in Business award
Swanage restaurateurs, Lou Condie and Sally Poole have won the Independent Food and Drink category at the Successful Women in Business Awards.
4 months ago
Tributes paid to “feisty and outspoken” and “thoughtful and truly caring” former Swanage Mayor
The funeral is to take place of one of Swanage’s most remarkable residents, Julie Wheeldon, who will be remembered for her campaign against plans for a marina in Swanage.
5 months ago
Happy 112th birthday to Lillian who lives in Swanage – UK’s oldest person!
Officially the UK's oldest person, Lillian Priest celebrated her 112th birthday with a party at her care home in Swanage.
5 months ago
Dave Corben retires from Swanage RNLI after 50 years of volunteering
Well known Swanage resident and local estate agent, Dave Corben has announced his retirement from the RNLI, calling it an “honour and privilege”.
6 months ago
Woman on mammoth trek around UK “absolutely overwhelmed” by Swanage welcome
As part of a four year journey around the British Isles - raising an impressive £70,000 for charity on the way - Karen Penny described the kindness of Swanage residents ...
6 months ago
Date set for the full inquest into death of Swanage teenager
Following delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, the full inquest into the death of Gaia Pope will now be heard four months later than expected.
7 months ago
Swanage sports therapist needs own treatment for “sausage feet” after ultra endurance challenge!
A sports therapist from Swanage, Alison Milmer has just completed an amazing five continuous ironman triathlons, called doing the ‘Quin’ - a total of 703 miles in six days.
7 months ago
Small miracle as man reunited with lost wedding ring
A man has found his treasured wedding ring – just days after he feared it was lost forever along the coastal path in Studland.
7 months ago
Rush to the finish – Oly completes 96 mile Jurassic Coast swim
With extraordinary determination, anti-plastic pollution campaigner Oly Rush arrived in Studland, completing his challenge to swim the Jurassic Coast - SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO.
7 months ago
Injured coasteering woman says she can’t thank Swanage Lifeboat crew enough!
The woman who was rescued from Dancing Ledge after injuring herself coasteering says she’s so grateful to her rescuers, that she’s making a donation to the RNLI - WATCH VIDEO.
8 months ago
TV’s ‘Hunted’ celeb, Jordan Wylie turns up in Swanage!
As part of a world record breaking attempt to circumnavigate Great Britain on a paddleboard, adventurer Jordan Wylie has stopped off in Swanage.
8 months ago