The ground works have been prepared and Poole’s new junior school, Ocean Academy Poole, will begin to take shape this week as 45 bespoke modular units are delivered to the Constitution Hill Road site. The modules were constructed by McAvoy Group in their Northern Ireland factory, before being shipped to Poole. Modular construction was successfully…
The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Mike Parkes, visited the Haskins Garden Centre at Longham to thank the general manager Matt Hill for supporting central Ferndown traders by sponsoring a Christmas tree on Ringwood Road.
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man. Paul Smith, aged 49 and of Saltburn-by-the-Sea in Cleveland, was last seen at his parents’ home on Portland on Friday 7 November when he said he was going to find somewhere to live in the Bournemouth area. He was reported missing on Wednesday…
The occupants of a house in Poole were attacked with metal bars on Saturday (22 November) while asleep. The woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s suffered injuries as a result and required hospital treatment for head wounds. Detectives investigating the aggravated burglary said it took place at around 3am at an…
With Father Christmas and his helpers on board, the Swanage Railway ‘Santa Specials’ will be spreading festive cheer every weekend during the run-up to Christmas Day and also on 22, 23 and 24 December, 2014.
Pupils from Langside, a special school for children aged two to 19 with profound disabilities run by Diverse Abilities, have designed a range of Christmas cards to help raise funds for the charity that provides a lifetime of support to children and adults with disabilities in Dorset. James, Amelia, Gabby, Angel, Alicia and Isaac all…
The UK’s favourite astrologer Russell Grant has revealed what’s in store for your star sign for 2015! Whether you’re looking for love, considering a career change or just looking for direction in life Russell’s Year Ahead Horoscope will give you guidance for the New Year! You can now buy Russell’s Year Ahead Horoscope book at…
Visitors to Durley Chine will soon be able to enjoy dining at a brand new development just a stone’s throw away from the beach.
Detectives investigating the alleged theft of power tools have released images of recovered items and are asking for anyone who recognises them to come forward. Officers carried out warrants at six addresses in the Hamworthy area of Poole on Monday 3 November 2014 and recovered a large number of high-value power tools and garden machinery.…
The Mayor of Poole formally congratulated Poole Pirates on their success this season during a ceremony at the Civic Centre. Riders joined the Mayor and other Council members for a private reception in recognition of their outstanding success this year, which saw the Pirates top the Elite League Championship for a sixth time. Council staff…
