Local communities, arts organisations and artists along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site are set to benefit from the award of a £150,000 grant from Arts Council England to support a coast-wide programme of arts and culture.

John James Scott of Beer has recently been elected a full Fellow of this distinguished society. He was elected in recognition of the role he played in saving Beer Quarry Caves from destruction and opening the caves to the public.

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Residents of Wareham, Swanage and Weymouth will soon have a unique chance to get up close and personal with a 190-million-year-old marine reptile.

Win the opportunity to leave a lasting reminder of what Durlston Country Park means to you or someone close to you. Durlston is a real gem on the Dorset coast. Few places in Britain are richer in wildlife, while its geological interest makes it a key location on the Jurassic Coast.