Another cliff fall has occurred close to the beach entrance at West Bay. 

A post on West Bay UK Facebook page this morning revealed that part of the cliff has given way at East Beach.

It is believed heavy rain and wind from Storm Nelson likely caused the cliff fall. 

This comes just over a week after a rockfall was reported in the same location on Good Friday. 

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: This section of cliff has seen a number of recent rock fallsThis section of cliff has seen a number of recent rock falls (Image: Graham Hunt Photography)

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Local resident John May, who runs the West Bay UK Facebook page, captured photos of the aftermath of the rockfall and believes poor weather has caused part of the cliff to give way. 

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: West Bay has seen a number of rock falls in recent monthsWest Bay has seen a number of rock falls in recent months (Image: John May)

He said: "I was walking my dog along the Jurassic Pier at about 9.30am this morning and noticed the new cliff fall.

"Being a couple of hours after high tide, I assume the battering of waves at the cliff base (plus the continuing wet weather) had caused the fall.

"Fortunately it hadn’t been yesterday, as there had been a number of people walking along that part of the beach, even with all the warning signs."

The News has reported numerous cliff falls which have taken place along West Bay including a huge rockfall back in January. 

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: People are advised to stay away from the edge and base of the cliffPeople are advised to stay away from the edge and base of the cliff (Image: Graham Hunt Photography)

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Local photographer Graham Hunt says that despite warning signs around the beach warning people of the cliff falls, people continue to walk directly beneath East Cliff.

"It must be a record winter for cliff falls there. It's almost like it's once a month now. The cliff path over the top is closed because it's become dangerous but people continue to walk underneath right beneath cliffs.

"They're completely unaware how dangerous cliffs are at the moment. Even with plenty of warning signs not to stand under the cliff they still do that."

Dorset Council has issued the following advice about rock falls:

1. Stay away from the edge of the cliff top - admire the view from a safe distance

2. Stay away from the base of cliffs: rock falls and landslides can happen at any time. If you are under a rock fall, the likelihood is you will die

3. Pay attention to warning signs – they are there for your safety

4. Check tide times before you set off to avoid being cut off by incoming tides

5. Keep dogs on leads near the cliff edge