Bournemouth’s fine view

In The Guardian this weekend Simon Hoggart deplores the fact that this year no party conference is at the seaside. He seems to have enjoyed coming to Bournemouth and although he is rude about the seafront (meaning the IMAX) he speaks highly of “one of the finest coastal views in the country” from the cliff [...]

Sandbanks Ferry’s autumn closure

Sandbanks Ferry will be out of action during November. There will be no service from Monday 1 November for at least three weeks. Wilts & Dorset bus route 50 has a special November timetable. See page 20.

Studland’s Bankes Arms in Roger Protz’ top ten

The Bankes Arms at Studland is named today by Good Beer Guide editor Roger Protz as one of his top ten brew pubs “Alongside the pub is the Isle of Purbeck Brewery, a substantial 10-barrel plant that started life as the Poole Brewery before moving to Studland. Other pubs are supplied but the complete range [...]