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…
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…
Poole Bridge will close for one week from Monday 22 September to enable pre-planned, essential maintenance to be carried out. The bridge will be closed to road traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, from 7am. During the closure the Twin Sails Bridge will be operating as normal and there will be no significant disruption to marine…
Over £500 was raised for the Poole Hospital Africa Link Charity at a Dinner Jazz evening in the Italian Villa at Compton Acres recently. The Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Chris Mayne attended the event which was supported by a number of local businesses. Dame Yvonne Moores, patron and founder member of the Hospital Charity said…
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance will be flying into locations across Dorset and Somerset as part of an awareness campaign during National Air Ambulance Week. National Air Ambulance Week (NAAW) takes between 22–28 September and is an initiative put together by the Association of Air Ambulances (AAA) which unites not only air ambulance charities from…
Novelty, pedigree and obedience classes will offer something for every pooch, so put a date in your doggy diary and join the fun at the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) companion dog show on 27 September. It will be held at West Parley Memorial Hall, Christchurch Road, West Parley. Entries 9.30am, judging starts at…
Dorset Police is saying goodbye to one of its most well-known dogs who is retiring following a successful eight-and-a-half year canine career.
Employees from across Borough of Poole will be getting on their bikes this month as part of the Momentum Cycle Challenge 2014
Local people are being asked to give their views on proposed changes to the mobile library service in Poole. Following approval from the Council in July, residents are now being consulted on their use of the mobile library service, as well as being asked for their ideas on alternative services that may be put into…
Dawn French’s the Queen of British comedy, is now bringing her first ever solo tour to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts for two nights from 21-22 November. An extra night has been added for the award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady’s new show, based on her life and career, called…
