Beaches

Diggers and dumpers have levelled out the sand at Weymouth Central Beach after winter storms.

A council meeting hears new requirements set out by the awards would be a "nightmare".

Landowners say the trees will help filter water running off farmland to protect a swimming spot.

The council says the Blue Flag awards scheme no longer suits the bay and costs too much.

A range of methods are being used to remove the sediment that blocked the entrance of West Bay Harbour.

Seawater at the Essex attraction may soon be subject to regular testing.

A beach will shut for most of the half term week because the sand needs to be levelled out.