The summer drink drive campaign has concluded in Dorset – with 101 drivers being arrested. Drivers involved in road traffic collisions were automatically breath tested during the campaign – which ran in tandem with the national drink drive campaign between 1 and 30 June 2013. Of those arrested, 22 came after road traffic collisions. Additional…
Entries for the second Purbeck Marathon are coming in fast and the race organisers are advising runners to enter soon to avoid missing out on this unique event. The Purbeck Marathon has already gained a reputation as a well-organised race that is challenging and very scenic.
A vintage Louis Vuitton trunk is to be sold in November by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. Entered by a client in the Minehead area, this trunk was retailed by Vuitton’s London branch at New Bond Street, and was made in the first half of the 20th century. In a typical Vuitton design, the trunk is…
Local artists Margaret Hasted, Sarah Kelly, Kathe Holt and Chris Saunders will be showcasing and selling their artwork as part of two week exhibition from 5-17 August at Church House, Wimborne, in aid of local Poole charity Lewis-Manning Hospice. The four artists will be presenting approximately 100 paintings during the first week, while the second…
Care staff from Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole have been recognised at an awards ceremony after completing a course for the care and support of people with dementia. The ceremony, which took place at Allendale House in Wimborne, celebrated care staff success in achieving a QCF Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia. The awards were…
The Dolphin shopping centre in Poole is Dorset’s largest indoor shopping destination with 140 leading high-street and independent stores. This summer the centre is hosting a series of fantastic events which highlight the ‘Best of Poole’. Everything from face painting, to art and crafts workshops, to football coaching and treasure hunts. There is something for…
A number of sites in Christchurch are now a riot of colour thanks to Christchurch Council’s policy of sowing wild flowers. The wild flowers help wild life and provide visually pleasing sites while reducing the number of cuts needed in these areas. A wide variety of seeds have been sown, including cornflowers, poppies, toad flax,…
The incident, in which a cyclist collided with a pedestrian, occurred at 2.25pm on Friday 26 July along Pinecliff Road by the entrance to Branksome Beach.
The doors to the stunning new showhome at Hyde Mews, Christchurch are now open to home buyers keen to seize the opportunity to buy a brand new home in the heart of this popular harbour town. Cllr Ray Nottage, leader of Christchurch Borough Council, joined by Cllr Sue Spittle, portfolio holder for housing, Christchurch BC…
