Portland Bill Lighthouse It was no mean feat selecting just twelve images from a staggering 1,200 entries but that was the challenge faced by the judges of the South West Coast Path photographic competition when they came to compile their calendar for 2012. On sale this month, the stunning full-colour calendar features breathtaking images of the South West Coast, from a dramatic sunset at Saunton Sands... 

  Watch House Cafe re-opens under new ownership Steve Attrill from the award winning Hive Beach Cafe at Burton Bradstock is now the proud owner of twins!  He’s just bought the Old Watch House Cafe at West Bay. “We love the position and couldn’t resist this new addition,” says Steve. “The views from the terrace over Lyme Bay are stunning and it’s a perfect setting... 

Lyme Regis Gig Club Regatta Weymouth Team Dominates Lyme Regis Gig Regatta Sunday, August 14th, saw pilot gig clubs from across the South West descending upon Lyme Regis to race against each other at the Lyme Regis Gig Club Regatta. 32-foot traditional Cornish Pilot Rowing Gigs from Bridport, Bristol, Clevedon, Ilfracombe, Sidmouth, Swanage, Teignmouth, Torridge and Weymouth raced with the Lyme Regis... 

Lyme Regis Gig Club Pilot gigs from across the South West descend on Lyme Regis for Regatta Sunday, August 14th, will see pilot gig clubs from across the South West descending upon Lyme Regis to race against each other at the Lyme Regis Gig Club Regatta. 32-foot traditional Cornish Pilot Rowing Gigs from Bridport, Bristol, Clevedon, Ilfracombe, Sidmouth, Swanage, Teignmouth, Torridge and Weymouth are... 

Marshwood Trails A  new business offering guided walking and cycling in West Dorset has recently be launched. Marshwood Trails has been established to help people, both local residents and visitors, discover the spectacular landscapes and rich history of the area. Martin Gershon, the owner of Marshwood Trails said: “West Dorset is blessed with a combination of world heritage coastline, unspoilt... 

Slip Sliding Away Slip Sliding Away By Jasmine Gordon My family and I have been holidaying in Charmouth each year since 2003 and we have noticed many changes over the years. The most dramatic changes are the three hills along the beach, Stonebarrow, St Gabriel’s and Golden Cap. Each year when we come back to Charmouth we notice that more and more of these spectacular hills have slipped away onto...