Andy Jones

6 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

A weather warning has been issued for the whole of Dorset as heavy rain is expected to hit the county (Image: Newsquest) A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain across Dorset. The Met Office warning comes into effect at 2pm and is in place until 9am tomorrow morning. It will likely cause difficult driving conditions and some disruption to travel and there is a possibility of flooding to homes and businesses. There is also the risk of power cuts.

6 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

A rockfall in west Dorset (Image: Graham Hunt Photography) A warning has been issued to stay away from cliffs this Easter weekend due to the risk of rockfalls. As thousands are expected to visit Dorset's beaches this Easter bank holiday weekend, Dorset Council is reminding visitors to take care if near cliffs. Rockfalls are a common occurrence along the Jurassic coast with areas such as Charminster and Burton Bradstock particularly vulnerable.

6 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in three years with 19 million trips expected. (Image: Canva) TRAVEL chaos is expected across Dorset over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with busy roads and train disruption. It comes as the RAC expects a "hat-trick of hold-ups" as around 2.7 million trips are planned on April 18, 19 and 20.

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

An RNLI lifeboat from Weymouth was called to escort the yacht back to safety (Image: NCI Portland Bill) THREE sailors were rescued off the coast at Portland Bill after their yacht had become stranded in rough seas. Volunteers at the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station at Portland Bill raised the alarm yesterday afternoon after a sailing boat from Plymouth got caught in the choppy waves.

1 week ago | msn.com | Andy Jones

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