Author Archives: Leigh Hatts

Today’s Bournemouth Daily Echo is leading on the story of an accident at Poole Harbour entrance. The Sandbanks ferry has seen collisions before.

Lymington’s Sea Water Baths has been described as “the best open air lido” by BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans. But now there is a controversial plan before the town council to develop the 19th-century lido into a more “effective and … Continue reading →

Westover, the late Victorian house on the approach to Milford-on-Sea, has been sold. It was built in 1897 by electricity pioneer Alexander Siemens who employed architect Arnold Mitchell. The house features stained glass windows, because Siemens’ wife disliked curtains, and … Continue reading →

I think this is the third time that a walker has become stuck in mud at Chewton Bunny. It’s vital to keep to the path. See Bournemouth Daily Echo report here.

I am not sure that I approve since marriage is a serious matter but there is a wedding on Bournemouth beach tomorrow Friday 27 April. It will be possible to see the beach and cliffs live on ITV during the … Continue reading →

Dramatic flames lit up the cliff face between Flag Head Chine and Canford Cliffs Chine in Saturday night. The Echo has pictures and video.

Bournemouth beach has been looking like the south of France during this good weather. The bay looks wonderful from the top of the cliff. Now the town has won several good beach awards. TripAdvisor says it has the best beach … Continue reading →

Repair work to Tuckton Bridge this spring is not going to affect walkers. There were fears that the bridge would close to all traffic. The crossing over the River Stour is part of the Southbourne-Mudeford winter route via Christchurch. During … Continue reading →

Controversial plans for a mountain bike park at Chewton Bunny have been put on hold after questions arose over the land ownership. The bunny is on the edge of Christchurch Council’s boundary and bisected by the Dorset-Hampshire county boundary.

The formal consultation period for the offshore wind farm project begins on Shrove Tuesday 21 February with an exhibition in Swanage. The site is ten miles out to sea. The public exhibition venues are: Swanage: Mowlem Theatre, Tuesday 21 February … Continue reading →