The deadline for repairs to be made to the damaged Boscombe surf reef looks like coming and going today without them happening.

ASR, the New Zealand based firm that built the three million pound structure, was given until today to start the work - but it's team is still not even in the UK.

Bournemouth Council says it's focussing on securing an insurance claim for the original damage, caused by a boat propeller last year - but remains committed to the reef.