Today’s Time Out magazine has an interesting profile of fisherman Les Lawrence who is part of a new small co-op based at Mudeford. He has…
Author: Leigh Hatts
Paul Nash at Dulwich Picture Gallery
“I began to discover that Swanage was definitely, as the saying is, surrealist” said artist Paul Nash. The Paul Nash exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery…
Volunteers call for Coastal Heritage Project
Digging, diving and data-recording opportunities are on offer to volunteers who would like to take part in the Coastal Heritage Project being led by the…
IMAX to be demolished
The IMAX at Bournemouth has been bought by the Council and will be demolished. The building, alongside the coast path and voted Britain’s second most…
Offshore wind farm near Bournemouth
The Crown Estate has announced nine sites for offshore wind farms including one visible from Bournemouth clifftop and Swanage. There has been little comment over…
Bournemouth 2010
Last night I was in Bournemouth’s Lower Pleasure Gardens for the launch of the town’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The event at dusk was very low…
Night walking unwise
The rescue helicopter was called out yesterday after a man fell down the cliff at Barton-on-Sea during darkness. He dropped 30 feet but survived with…
Shoreline Management Policy looks to realignment
The Poole and Christchurch Bays Shoreline Management Policy is now out for consultation. The message for Poole Bay, better known as Bournemouth seafront, is hold…
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…