Swanage9 hrs agoTrust proposes school merger as pupil numbers fallCoastal Learning Partnership academy trust runs 20 primary schools across Dorset.9 hrs ago5 days agoDog rescued after 80ft fall, says coastguardThe fire service, coastguard and a specialist rope rescue team combine to save the golden retriever.5 days ago26 May 2026Dog remarkably survives 120ft fall, says coastguardTilly managed to escape without injury and was later found by a person flying a drone.26 May 202622 May 2026Boater rescued as crashed vessel goes up in flamesThe boat was left a charred wreck on the rocks after crashing and bursting into flames.22 May 202620 May 2026Council helps fund works to stop seafront collapseDorset Council helps bridge the funding gap for works to halt ground movement on Swanage seafront.20 May 202619 May 2026SAS Rogue Hero was 'lucky to survive'Maj Peter Weaver went behind enemy lines and helped to liberate Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.19 May 202616 Apr 2026Fisherman clinging to barely floating boat rescuedThe fishing boat capsized leaving the man clinging to the upturned hull waving for help.16 Apr 202614 Apr 2026School road closure trial aims to improve safetyThe road will be shut outside The Swanage School in Dorset during drop-off and pick-up times. 14 Apr 20265 Mar 2026Flying Scotsman returns to haul trains at railwayThe famous steam locomotive will be in Dorset for 10 days in the autumn.5 Mar 2026...