Swanage5 days agoCoal costs for heritage railway 'have risen dramatically'The volunteer-run Swanage Railway now spends about £1,500 a day on coal to operate each locomotive.5 days ago26 Jul 2026Carnival starts with dramatic air displaysSwanage Carnival, in Dorset, attracts an estimated 250,000 people each year.26 Jul 202624 Jul 2026How do steam railways tackle lineside fire risks?Swanage Railway and the Watercress Line implement safety measures to allow steam trains to run.24 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Primary school closure off the table, trust saysCoastal Learning Partnership says there will be no structural change for the next two years.10 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Man powered by swell rides waves for 250 milesGuy Bridge made his way from Devon to Kent over three days on a hydrofoil board.1 Jul 202626 Jun 2026Primary school closure plans halted after backlashCoastal Learning Partnership says there will be no structural change for the next two years.26 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Parents meet to fight school merger plansPlans will see St George's in Langton Matravers merge with St Mark's in nearby Swanage.19 Jun 202610 Jun 2026School closure will cause 'immeasurable harm'Parents are fighting to save St George's Primary School in Langton Matravers from closure.10 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Trust proposes school merger as pupil numbers fallCoastal Learning Partnership academy trust runs 20 primary schools across Dorset.4 Jun 2026...
