Verwood’s Crane Valley Golf Club has announced the appointment of Stewart Rennie as captain of the club’s thriving, 220-strong seniors’ section. Former Poulner Primary head teacher Roger Bonfield takes the vice captain’s chair in preparation for assuming the captaincy next year.
Simon Hoare MP for North Dorset has made strong representations to Dorset County Council regarding the proposed closure to bus services across the county. Speaking out during the county council consultation, Simon said: “Bus services are a crucial aspect of public transport and play a particularly important role in rural areas such as North Dorset.…
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a teenager was stabbed. The serious assault happened on Thursday 28 January in an alleyway close to Poole High School off Wimborne Road in Poole. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to a single stab wound. His condition is not life-threatening and no one else…
Three AFC Bournemouth players created a great deal of excitement when they gave a frank interview at Ferndown Upper School yesterday (27 January). PE teacher, Ryan Ellis asked the lads questions, before opening the floor to Year 10 and sixth form students.
Wordcaster Media and Public Relations, is inviting newly formed charities in Hampshire and Dorset to use their publicity service free of charge as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Simon Hoare MP for North Dorset signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people. Today (27 January) marks the liberation of the…
Wimborne Model Town is looking forward to playing a major role in the Wimborne History Festival which will run through June and July this year.
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, is delighted to announce that the children’s team has expanded its play sessions during the school holidays into North Dorset to accommodate children with disabilities, and their siblings, providing families a much-needed break or the chance to meet parents in a similar situation. Sessions will commence during February half-term and…
Stroke survivors were given the opportunity to view their artwork at the launch of a unique exhibition at Bournemouth University. The artwork is the result of a study called ‘HeART of Stroke’ in which stroke survivors were invited to a series of workshops to explore new ways of seeing the world and their identity. The…
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016 has been marked in Christchurch with a ceremony. Originally planned for the site of the Holocaust Memorial on Christchurch Quay, bad weather forced the main part of event to be held in the nearby Captains Club Hotel with wreaths being laid at the Holocaust Memorial following the ceremony. Cllr Bernie Davis,…
