BEACHGOERS are reminded that it’s now the end of peak season for RNLI lifeguards in the region - meaning there’s a reduced service with certain beaches no longer having patrols.

With September set to get off to a warm start, the charity’s lifeguards are reminding people to choose one of the remaining lifeguarded beaches if they are visiting the coast.

As of today there will no longer be patrols at West Bay, Lyme Regis (Cobb), and Greenhill in Weymouth. There will be patrols on the main Weymouth Beach throughout September.

Guy Botterill, Regional Lifeguard Lead for the south west said: “Whilst lifeguards will not be on as many beaches over the next couple of weeks, we are expecting good weather and so I would like to remind people that if you are planning on going to the coast to do so at a lifeguarded beach, swim between the red and yellow flags and if you do get into trouble, lie flat on your back with your ears submerged.”