Politics go pink for breast cancer awareness
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has joined the fight against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s flagship fundraiser, wear it pink day.
Read more
Month: September 2014
You are here:
Archives
Categories
LATEST NEWS
South Dorset Ridgeway dazzles with artwork
Butterflies, ear trumpets and a giant white hare will put the South Dorset Ridgeway in a whole new light this weekend. Ridgeway Responses is a free, family-friendly arts extravaganza centred around the village of Littlebredy, in west Dorset, from Friday- Sunday (19-21 September). Part of this month’s Inside Out Dorset festival, it will feature the…
Two charged with slavery offences in Wareham
Police have arrested and charged two people on suspicion of slavery and servitude offences in the Wareham area. A 60-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man, both from Wareham, were arrested in February 2014 on suspicion of benefit fraud offences. On Friday 12 September 2014 they were charged with servitude and fraud offences and will appear…
Purbeck Marathon on a high
The Purbeck Marathon goes from strength as it celebrated its highest number of entries and highest number of finishers for its unique race on 14 September. Announced as the UK’s best marathon in Runners World last February, a strong wind at the start meant that no course records were broken although the sun shone for…
School meals go cold in Dorset
“What was promised has not transpired,” said Trevor Davies, headteacher at Pamphill First School when talking about the hot school meals being provided, or not as in Pamphill’s case, under new legislation from the start of term.
“We are now only receiving cold packed lunches,” he continued. “Parents have expressed their frustration and some have even reverted back to providing their children with a packed lunch.”
New summerhouse for latest winner
Verwood man Tim Richards was overjoyed to win £1,000 in the latest CashUnity prize draw. When he told his wife Helen, she thought he was joking, but gradually the news sank in. “We don’t usually win anything,” said Tim, who was encouraged to enter CashUnity after spending just £13.50 in Xerocad in Ferndown. He is…
Civil War day at Scaplen’s Court
Visitors to Scaplen’s Court in Poole will be transported back to the 17th century as part of a special Civil War Day. Personalities from Poole’s Civil War past will once again be inhabiting the rooms of this atmospheric 15th century building, located opposite Poole Museum. Visitors will meet a variety of characters in fully authentic…
Canadian Lancaster finally flies into Bournemouth
A Canadian World War Two Lancaster bomber has flown into Bournemouth airport along with the last remaining airworthy RAF Lancaster. The Canadian Lancaster, currently on a UK tour, suffered engine problems ahead of the Bournemouth Air Festival in August disappointing enthusiasts keen to see the two Lancasters flying together. The two planes arrived at the…
Pubs and clubs to close earlier to cut crime
Licensed premises in Weymouth have agreed to further reduce their opening hours following the success of the 5am closures introduced last year. Late night venues have agreed to close at 4am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a permanent commitment to close at 5am on Friday, Saturday and Monday. The aim is to create…
Calling all cyclists to support Bournemouth Heart Unit
Can you get on your bike to help your Heart Unit? Bournemouth Hospital Charity is offering all cycling enthusiasts the last chance to register for its brand new Pedal Power event taking place on Sunday 28 September. Pedal Power offers cyclists the choice of three different routes through the New Forest, all starting at the…