An historic 25-year deal has been signed to strengthen the Swanage Railway’s locomotive fleet in a move that will see three classic 1920s Southern engines based on the Dorset heritage line – one of which ran in the Isle of Purbeck back in the 1950s.
Pupils and teachers at Poole’s Buckholme Towers School and Nursery donned their best camouflage and were put through their paces in a Camo Day to raise funds for military charity SSAFA on Friday 20 June. Camo Day is a worldwide non-uniform event raising funds and awareness for the charity which provides practical support and assistance…
Children at Parley First School had a ‘Bling Your Bike and Scooter’ day. The children were only allowed to use recycled objects, and some wonderful creations were ridden into school. A giraffe, horse (complete with sound effects), several football themed bikes and scooters, aliens and space themes were just some of their creations. The winners…
The first release of new homes at Gladstone Mews, Boscombe went to individuals with a local connection to Boscombe East and West wards. In the second release, which occurred at the weekend (23 June), the area for eligible applicants includes those with a local connection in the neighbouring wards: Springbourne and East Cliff, Littledown and…
Detectives in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after an alleged attempted rape in the town – with a man being arrested and charged. The incident happened at approximately 11.40pm on Monday 16 June at an address in Ophir Gardens. The victim, a 37-year-old Bournemouth woman, left the address…
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club have given the Barrington Centre, Ferndown a donation to pay for a new hearing loop for the theatre main hall. This new version of an induction loop, made by Ampertronics of Nottingham, enables people with hearing aids to hear clearly with no background noise. It works by creating a magnetic…
The first Cheese and Chilli Festival to be held at Bournemouth Sports Club near Bournemouth Airport took place at the weekend (21 and 22 June) during a fabulous hot spell. The family event had entertainment for all as well as around 60 market stalls plying their products, many with chilli peppers in the ingredients. There…
Dorset Police has unveiled its latest tractor in support of the force’s rural crime campaign.
There was no reining back the teams at Ferndown Pram Race on 21 June.
Every child at Allenbourn Middle School will have at least one piece of work on display at an upcoming public exhibition at Church House in Wimborne next month. Every medium is represented too, ranging from sculpture, painting, design work and drawing to artists’ studies and the work of the art extension clubs. The exhibition runs…
