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A man who has been performing Britain's most traditional puppet show in Swanage for a decade claims it has only survived by 'going woke' - after Punch stopped hitting Judy.
A man who has been performing Britain's most traditional puppet show in Swanage for a decade claims it has only survived by 'going woke' - after Punch stopped hitting Judy.
A major search operation was launched in fading light for a lone kayaker reported off Durlston Head near Swanage
Chapel Lane in Swanage will close from 12 September for electricity works by Connect It Utility Services for SSEN. Dorset Council order may last until 2028.
Swanage Jazz Festival 2001 saw record crowds as 30 bands brought New Orleans jazz to Dorset.
The Swanage Folk Festival will take place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, bringing a packed programme of music, dance, and entertainment.
The Swanage Seaside Special will take place on Shore Road on Saturday, August 22, featuring four live puppet shows starting from 12pm.
Plans affecting homes, shops, tourism accommodation, and coastal sites in and around Swanage have been decided by Dorset Council.
Two cousins who modelled as children for the renowned Sweet Pea Fairies illustration have been reunited with the original artwork more than 70 years later
A proposal to convert a redundant tennis court into a pickleball court at Swanage is among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.
Communities in Wimborne, Swanage, and Poole will come together for three candlelit evenings of remembrance hosted by Lewis-Manning Hospice Care this November.
SCROOGE, a brand-new adaptation of A Christmas Carol created especially for Swanage, opens at The Mowlem this December.
A SWANAGE seafront fish and chip business is asking to convert its first floor restaurant area into a two-bed flat.
Costcutter Swanage, based on the Swanage High Street and run by the Tomes family since 1908, has partnered with Snappy Shopper for a new home delivery service.
A laptop and phone were reportedly stolen during a burglary in Swanage.
Crowds lined the streets this weekend as the lively and colourful Swanage Carnival began, bringing the community together for more than 100 years.
Chapel Lane, Swanage will close from August 10 to August 28 for Morris Construction Ltd works. Dorset Council provides diversion routes and info.
Dorset pubs in Worth Matravers, Dorchester, Swanage and more were named among England's 500 best for 2026
Dedicated organisers of a larger three-day nostalgic 'Roads to Rail' Swanage Railway steam rally and family weekend staged close to Norden station and Purbeck Park - near the village of Corfe Castle -
Seann Walsh will perform at The Mowlem in Swanage on February 5, 2027 as part of his new UK tour, This is Torture.
Seann Walsh will perform at The Mowlem in Swanage on February 5, 2027 as part of his new UK tour, This is Torture.
The turn of the millennium brought a fierce rhythm to the Dorset coast, echoing still in these vibrant archival glimpses of the 2001 Swanage Folk Festival.
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Registration for the 'Race the Sun Jurassic Coast' event has now been officially opened by Action Medical Research, returning to Swanage on June 26, 2027.
Registration for the 'Race the Sun Jurassic Coast' event has now been officially opened by Action Medical Research, returning to Swanage on June 26, 2027.
NEW planning applications have been submitted for Wareham, Lytchett Matravers and Swanage, including proposals for a barn conversion and a commercial sawmill use.
New plan for more homes in Swanage Swanage News
Plans affecting homes, shops, tourism accommodation and coastal sites in and around Swanage have been decided by Dorset Council.
Dorset Council has confirmed there are no plans to use a youth hostel to house asylum seekers, following online speculation about a property in Swanage.
Dorset Council has confirmed there are no plans to use a youth hostel to house asylum seekers, following online speculation about a property in Swanage.
Developers exploit loophole to create holiday let on Malthouse site Swanage News
Consultation to close Langton’s school site is ‘biased’ say parents Swanage News
NewsIt's been a busy week for parents in the Swanage area, with many gathering to discuss the proposed merger between St George's in Langton Matravers and our very own St Mark's. This is a topic that's clearly on a lot of people's minds right now.
The 'Roads to Rail' steam rally from Swanage Railway will take place from June 26 to June 28 near Norden station and Purbeck Park
Plans to move speed limit buoys closer to shore in Swanage and Studland bays have been dropped following strong public opposition, Dorset Council confirmed.
But the truth behind Swanage’s affectionately self-effacing Monkey Beach holds a very different kind of maritime magic.
Swanage Railway, one of the UK’s leading heritage lines, has been awarded charitable status in its 50th anniversary year.
Swanage Railway has launched a £25,000 public appeal to help convert two former British Railways Mark One carriages into fully accessible coaches.
Swanage in Dorset has been ranked among the UK's best fish and chip destinations, according to a new study
British banjoist Kate Griffin and Mozambique’s multi-instrumentalist Matchume Zango are set to deliver a blend of rhythms unique to their cultures in Swanage.
Swanage Information Centre is believed to be the longest serving visitor information centre in the United Kingdom still operating from its original premises.
Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Lyme Regis and Swanage were ranked among Britain's most expensive seaside towns according to Rightmove
A much loved and historical building in Swanage has gone on the market after 90 years of supplying seafront entertainment.
PLANS for tourist sites, camping and visitor accommodation have been submitted across Swanage and the wider Purbeck area for the 2026 season.
A major £5 million investment to safeguard and improve Swanage’s seafront has been approved by Dorset Council’s Cabinet.
The Big Sing, a major community music event, is taking place at The Mowlem Theatre in Swanage on Saturday, June 20.
Dorset Council backs £5m investment to improve and safeguard Swanage seafront Dorset Council
A skatepark has seen record visitor numbers following a major refurbishment after £75,000 was raised by the community.
The Class 99 hybrid made its debut at Dorset’s Swanage Railway during the heritage line’s annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival.
From May 15 to June 1, Durlston Country Park in Swanage is hosting lots of Springtime fun, including events and activity trails to keep everyone entertained!
