Year: 2013

Raising more than £500 to help the homeless literally proved a piece of cake for a Dorset accountancy firm.

While a 12th place finish in the Southern League Division One South &West table may seem only a modest achievement it was a sign of progress as Wimborne Town had finished second from bottom the previous two season.

In 2012, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service attended 241 cooking related fires; these could have been easily avoided if more people were aware of basic cooking safety. Being aware of the dangers of fire and taking preventative measures could help save the lives of you and your family. Kate Huelin, Home Safety Manager said: “We would just…

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, recently welcomed a very special visitor when Top Gear star, James May, paid a visit. James was filming at Beaulieu for a new BBC television series, and during a break he took the opportunity to drop in on the World of Top Gear exhibition. World of Top Gear features a collection of vehicles created by…

The watchkeepers at the National Coastwatch Institution lookout on St Albans Head alerted the Coastguard on Sunday (5 May) when a walker on the coast path reported that his wife had fallen and broken her ankle about half a mile west of the lookout. Watchkeeper Brian Erskine went to give first aid and comfort the…

Official opening of MUGA (multi use games area) on Verwood Recreation Ground took place at 11am today (4.5.2013). Angela Daymond said, “Thank you Verwood for believing in us.” The Mayor, Cllr Simon Gibson said, “It is a triumph of persistence, a triumph of community spirit and a triumph of hard work.” Pivotal figures were Angela…

Lewis-Manning Hospice is celebrating the recent success of its first ever Corporate Bowling Challenge event, which raised over £2,500 for the charity at Bowlplex in Tower Park, Poole. Sponsored by Bowlplex and Vehicle Strategies, the corporate challenge and networking event sold-out in just over a week and saw a total of 200 people from 26…

Diverse Abilities Plus is appealing for participants to take part in the Chinese boat race across Poole Park’s lake. Companies, families and friends regardless of experience or disability are invited – no experience is required and full coaching will be given. Each team requires 17 enthusiastic members, consisting of 16 paddlers and a drummer. An…

Concern is increasing for the welfare of a man missing from Poole and police are renewing their appeal for public help to trace him. Richard Gibbons, 54 years old, was last seen at his home address in the Alderney area in the early hours of Thursday 18 April 2013. He has been upset recently and…

Police in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a man was seriously assaulted in the centre of the town – with officers releasing two images of two men they would like to speak with. The incident happened at around 3am on Saturday 27 April outside Tesco Express on…