Year: 2014

Although last winter was relatively mild, Dorset County Council’s gritting fleet was sent out on 40 occasions to keep the roads clear and safe to use.

Autism Wessex has received funding from Dorset Fire and Rescue to install retro fit sprinklers in the new residential home ‘Greenways’. Autism Wessex and Dorset Fire and Rescue contributed towards the costs of the sprinkler system which will benefit the four young adults who have recently moved into their new home. Dorset Fire and Rescue…

Volunteers became models for a ladies’ fashion show held at Ferndown’s Barrington Theatre on Thursday 30 October. Organised by the Barrington Community Association, with Travelling Trends, the audience applauded as the six volunteers did a ‘professional’ job modelled 70 outfits on the runway. The audience then had the chance to buy the clothes which had…

Three water companies staged an industry first when they joined forces to raise more than £8,000 for WaterAid.
Sembcorp Bournemouth Water, Portsmouth Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water hosted a joint fundraising and networking event at Goodwood Racecourse.

A ground-breaking ceremony took place at Bournemouth’s Pier Approach today to launch one of the Council’s flagship projects in its Seafront Strategy. The eastern side of Pier Approach is being transformed as part of the Council’s 20-year vision to develop a world-class seafront. Work is now underway to create a landmark tourist information kiosk close…

A man who has caused significant nuisance and intimidation in Ferndown, over a long period of time, has been banned from the town centre and had further restrictions placed upon him. Darren Amor, aged 40 of no fixed abode, was made the subject of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order for the next five years at East…

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is holding a free information session at Christchurch Civic Offices in Bridge Street on Wednesday 5 November from 2pm to 4pm to encourage local businesses to be fire safe. This interactive session will provide local business owners with practical fire safety advice to reduce the likelihood of a fire. It…

Nine people appeared at Westminster Crown Court in London today charged with fraud and money-laundering offences following telephone scams in London and Dorset. They were arrested following a joint operation in London yesterday involving Zephyr – the South West’s regional organised crime unit – and the Metropolitan Police. The scam involves victims receiving a call…

Following the sell out performance in Ferndown last year, this year’s Variety Remembrance at the Hub in Verwood is set to be even more spectacular.

The match on 28 October between AFC Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion was an extra special treat for a resident at a Bournemouth care home, as he celebrated his 90th birthday.