As the Navitus wind farm consultation enters its last month opponents has released an interesting film indicating how much of the off-shore plant will be…
Author: Leigh Hatts
Leigh Hatts is an experienced walker and has known the local coastline since childhood. He is the author of many successful walking guides.
Swanage: Man stuck in mud
A man was stuck in the mud at Sheps Hollow in Swanage this weekend. When walking out of Swanage it is best to take note…
Dorset Coast Wind Farm: Scientist challenges claims
Scientist Alan Heasman claims he can prove that the wind turbines planned off the Bournemouth coast will appear substantially taller than has been shown by…
Bournemouth coast erosion strategy consultation
The Environment Agency has launched a six week public consultation on future plans for managing tidal flood risk and coastal erosion along part of the…
Bournemouth wind farm plans challenged
The wind farm planned off the Bournemouth coast is now subject to a third consultation which runs from this month to Easter. The turbines are…
IMAX coming down
The IMAX, which has long blighted the coastal entrance to the entrance to Bournemouth’s main chine, is being demolished. Work is under way and can…
Unconscious Norwegian at Shelley Park
W A Hoodless kindly lists Bournemouth’s Who Was Who in the bibliography of his new book. The author of Bournemouth Curiosities (The History Press £12.99)…
Highcliffe: The Mr Selfridge connection
The Sunday evening ITV series Mr Selfridge will not feature Highcliffe Castle. But ITV is intending to continue the story next year when there will…
More cliff falls
The cliff falls reported at Swanage have now proved to be more extensive with  a wide restricted area now declared to the north of the…
Avon Beach sold
Avon Beach, between Mudeford and Steamer Point Woods, has been sold. The Derham family, which has been the owner the Avon Beach Company since 1934…