Dorset
Video & Pictures: Storm Ophelia batters Ireland as the UK braces itself for more disruption
Ophelia - one of the strongest storms to hit Ireland in around 50 years - is now passing over parts of the UK bringing gust of up to 70 mph
The need for speed: Weymouth Speed Week
One of the oldest and longest-running speed sail events, Weymouth Speed Week, will start this weekend. Find out how to watch all of the action
Pictures: New floating boat house for Poole RNLI
Poole RNLI has released the first images of the station's new floating boat house, which will provide more space for the crew
Sea cadets rescued after yacht runs aground in Lyme Regis
The five teenagers were on board a yacht which had broken free from its mooring and run aground on a beach in Lyme Regis
Chesil Beach shipwreck and German U-Boat given protected status
A rare shipwreck off Chesil Beach and the remains of a German U-Boat have both been granted special protection status by the British Government
Fighting breaks out amongst sailors at Studland as threats are made to sink boats
The UK Coastguard has dealt with "serious fighting" on board boats at Studland, Dorset, during a beer festival held over the weekend
Cliff fall closes ‘Broadchurch’ beach in Dorset
A large cliff fall has closed a section of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The public are being urged to stay away from the area
Countdown to the Poole Harbour Boat Show
More than 200 exhibitors will be taking part in the Poole Harbour Boat Show, which runs from 19-21 May 2017. Entry is free
Former England footballer James Beattie rescues children from stricken yacht
Footballer James Beattie rescued the two children and their mother from the yacht after it collided with a ferry at Poole Harbour in Dorset. Watch the rescue here
UK’s first gin cruises begin in Dorset this April
Dorset Cruises are offering two gin cruises, where guests can enjoy artisan gin, learn more about mixing the perfect gin cocktail and even sample gin inspired canapés