STORM UPDATE: Coastguard warning

Coastguards are warning people to stay off  beaches at Sandbanks and Branksome and Purbeck cliff paths to avoid severe weather on Saturday.

Flood warning at Christchurch

The winter route between Southbourne and Mudeford is likely to be flooded tomorrow (Saturday) according to the Environment Agency.
Its message tonight warns about “areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick “. This includes Wick Ferry.
There has been heavy overnight rain in Bournemouth and more is to follow this Friday [...]

Last days for roaming dogs on Stanpit Marsh

Now that we have changed clocks, which means no Mudeford ferry, walkers will be using the winter route between Southbourne and Mudeford.
This involves crossing Stanpit Marsh which is currently subject of a draft management plan. The public consultation has revealed a very strong wish to restrain dogs from running freely.
It looks as if, after further [...]