Month: September 2013

An exhibition of original artwork by local artist Marilyn Allis will take place 18-20 October from 11am-4pm at the Studio, East Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford DT11 9AW

A mountain bike was stolen in Wyke, Weymouth between 7.30pm on 31 August and 7.25am on 1 September. Unbelievably, it was removed off the top of a blue Audi estate car parked outside a house on Connaught Road. The Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp mountain bike is very distinctive with a red and white frame, white…

The Australian-born academic and feminist Germaine Greer was the latest in a growing list of strong inspirational speakers to visit Sherborne Girls in Dorset.

Moyles Court School proudly marked the opening of their new tennis and multi-sports courts today.

Bradley Dent from Ferndown Upper School (seen on the far right of the photo) has just returned to school triumphant after his team snatched the bronze medal, following four intense matches in the Sainsbury’s School Games representing England South for Wheelchair Basketball. The 15-year-old who has a passion for his sport and trains six times…

Congratulations to Steven Way, the winner of this year’s Purbeck Marathon. He also won the inaugural race in 2012. The first lady home was Rhiannon Shepherd. The next Purbeck Marathon will take place on 14 September 2014.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) by invitation from the British Dragon Association for the Dragon World Championship on Thursday 12 September. She is the patron of this World Championship in recognition of the association of the Royal Family with this class of racing yacht.