Dorset jewel adds to the National Trust’s hillfort crown
The spectacular Hambledon Hill, one of the finest Iron Age hillforts in Dorset, has been acquired by the National Trust.
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CCTV image released following assault
A 46-year-old Bournemouth man sustained a broken wrist, a broken finger and cuts to his face following an assault at the Libertine pub, Alumhurst Road, Westbourne. It happened at approximately 3.15pm on Wednesday 30 July and police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to get in touch. Detective Constable Jon Sainsbury, of Bournemouth…
“Unacceptable delays” in answering police calls
Dorset Police has apologised for delays in answering non-emergency phone calls during the summer. Martyn Underhill, Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner has said that circumstances have created “a perfect storm” which have led to “unacceptable delays” for 101 calls. However emergency calls to 999 have not been affected. An influx of approximately 15 million tourists…
Art Exhibition in Wimborne for local charity
A week long art exhibition begins on Sunday 10 August at Church House in Wimborne, raising money for Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole. Local artists Margaret Hasted, Sarah Kelly, Kathe Holt and Chris Sanders, who have all organised the exhibition in previous years, are collaborating once again to showcase their work and help raise money for…
Unexpected Eagle encounter
Members of Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) were greeted by an unexpected visitor when a Russian Steppe Eagle interrupted a wildlife walk on Upton Heath last Friday.
Highcliffe residents asked for view on Highcliffe shopping centre
People in Highcliffe are being asked to give their views on the shopping centre in the village and how it could be improved. The Highcliffe Centre Partnership has drafted a survey which is being distributed to Highcliffe residents, with the help of Christchurch Borough Council. The survey, which is going to households along with the…
Christchurch commemorates start of World War 1 at Lights Out event
Hundreds of people came to Saxon Square in Christchurch to commemorate the start of World War 1 at a Lights Out event on Monday 4 August. The event was held to complement the candlelit vigil which started at 10pm when the whole country was asked to remember the war by dimming their lights and leaving…
Stomp
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre Review by Liz Turner It’s a global phenomenon that has been running for 23 years. Yet somehow I’d managed to miss it. What wasted years! Stomp lives up to every accolade I’ve heard or read. On the face of it, 100 minutes of banging on dustbins lids sounds well, interesting. But forget…
Summer drink drive campaign
A total of 87 people were charged with a drink or drug driving-related offence during Dorset Police’s summer campaign. The campaign ran from Sunday 1 June to Thursday 31 July 2014 and was extended for the first time to include the FIFA World Cup. Sixty four men and 23 women aged between 18 and 67…
Art in the sunshine – Sculpture on the Beach 2014
Sea serpents, giant lobsters and the footsteps of dinosaurs were just some of the highly imaginative creations at Bridport Arts Centre’s Sculpture on the Beach event at Hive Beach on Sunday 20 July.
Run in partnership with The National Trust, this annual event encourages families to get creative and make some wild art using only things they find on the beach. Twenty teams took part using a wide range of materials including sand, sticks, stones, rope, flowers, shells and seaweed to create a range of wonderful exhibits.