Lewis-Manning Hospice is inviting people to pen a poem inspired by the theme ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ for an event of the same name being supported by special guest Fiona Castle OBE. Fiona is currently patron of the Breathlessness Clinic at Lewis-Manning and was married to entertainer Roy Castle until his death from lung…
[divide style=”3″] Congratulations! Retired civil servant, Tony Oswick, is the winner of the Creative Writing Awards 2013. A proud granddad, he lives in Clacton-on-Sea and is married with three grown-up children. He plays table tennis “badly but regularly,” is a supporter of Essex cricket (in the summer) and FC Clacton (in winter). A founder member of ‘The…
A Parley organics recycling company was given a real lift when it hosted a visit from one of Dorset’s best-known rugby clubs.
Eco Sustainable Solution’s Commercial Manager Peter Hardy found himself hoisted into the air by players from Oakmeadians RFC.
Nine heroic runners have raised £1,853.75 for Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) by running a variety of distances at the first ever Bournemouth Marathon Festival (5 and 6 October).
The workers at the Ferndown Haskins Garden Centre who on last year’s Halloween evening designed their own costumes and props to create a great evening to support charity, have promised to make it less scary this year.
The launch of the 2013 Poppy Appeal is always a time of mixed emotions. There is sadness for those who have lost their life in battle but also an immense amount of pride for all men and women who have served their country. The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal gives everyone a chance to raise…
The Met Office has issued a ‘Yellow alert’ for the majority of the weekend, claiming spells of heavy rain and strong winds are expected for most parts. It has also issued an ‘Amber alert’ for Sunday night leading into Monday morning, with forecasters warning of a significant storm developing close to the UK. They say…
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for East Dorset District Council. This follows a 12-week public consultation on its draft proposals and draws new boundaries for each council ward across the district. The Commission’s final recommendations propose that East Dorset should be represented by…
Lynne Parker winner of IFAW’s Avian Rescue Award was presented with her trophy by naturalist and broadcaster Bill Oddie at the House of Lords on Tuesday 22 October. For full story go to dorsetview.co.uk/bird-lover-to-receive-national-award Pictured left to right are Baroness Gale, UK Director of IFAW Robbie Marsland, Lynne Parker and Bill Oddie.
Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and information after a collision in the Oakdale. The incident occurred between 1-1.30pm on Saturday 19 October outside the Post Office on Wimborne Road. A 13-year-old local girl was on the pedestrian crossing with a friend when she was involved in a collision with a silver coloured car.…
