A council tax increase of 1.99 per cent has been agreed by members of Dorset County Council for 2014/15 – the first rise in four years. It will bring the council’s charge for a band D property to £1,191.51 – an extra £23.22 a year. This will be added to precept charges from district/borough councils,…
Detectives in Bournemouth are appealing for the public’s help as they are becoming increasingly concerned for a man who went missing from his home address in Branksome. Brian Arthur Ross, 66, was last seen at his home in Surrey Road at approximately 10.30am on Sunday 12 January 2014. He is of slim build, around five…
During my years as editor, I have enjoyed a great many facials, but the ‘’Rejuvenate,’ available from Lakewood Organic Beauty is unique. Not because the products are organic, although that in my opinion is a definite advantage, but because this facial offers a touch of rejuvenation from the moment of arrival.
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has released a statement in response to the Ministry of Justice’s revised prison provision for Dorset. Martyn Underhill says: “I am deeply disappointed by this review. The Ministry of Justice have confirmed to us this week that they are not changing their position on local prison provision for…
Thriving community sports club, Parley Sports, have a chance of winning a much need £100,000 in a national public vote to improve their facilities. The sports club was just two weeks from closure in the summer before members stepped in. With over 40 sports teams supported at the site, including boys, girls, male, female and disability, the club is truly a community asset.
Officers in Bournemouth have just released CCTV images and are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after £20,000 worth of damage was caused to a traffic controller in the town on 1 January. The incident happened at approximately 5.25am at the dual pedestrian crossing on Holdenhurst Road, next to the Texaco…
CinemaLive brings one of the world’s most spectacular concerts to the big screen at the Regent, Christchurch on Thursday 3 April 7.30pm, when international singer, songwriter and performer, the legendary Elton John presents his critically acclaimed ‘The Million Dollar Piano’ concert from The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The concert has been recorded…
The first winner of the mags4dorset CashUnity shop local initiative was overjoyed with her £1,000 cash prize.
Two restaurateurs have been ordered to pay £145,000 in confiscation orders and fines after pleading guilty to the employment of illegal immigrants at two Dorset curry houses. The convictions came after a detailed joint operation between Dorset Police and the Home Office Immigration Enforcement. Two brothers, aged 45 and 42, ran two Indian restaurants –…
Due to the current weather conditions Dorset Police would like to warn members of the public not to travel unless absolutely necessary. This advice is intended for the next two hours. Officers have received a large number of reports of trees causing problems on the roads. Advice to motorists: Heavy Rain When visibility is reduced…
