A man has today pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the death of Elliot Handley in Dorchester last year. Simon Alexander Bennett, 44 and of Dorchester, admitted the charge of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at a hearing held at Winchester Crown Court today, (21 March 2016).
East Dorset’s award-winning country park is introducing some unusual new attractions this spring. Already home to a miniature steam railway, Go Ape, tree top trail, golf and miles of trails and cycle routes, Moors Valley Country Park is now adding archery and hawk walks to its busy event programme. Suitable for beginners as well as…
Launched in partnership with the Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne, a new theatre company for adults with learning disabilities still has a few places for new members. Led by professional theatre practitioners Tam Gilbert (persuasion arts) and Tony Horitz (state of play), and launched in January, the Priest’s House Museum Theatre Company works through games…
A man who repeatedly slashed another man across the head and face in a frenzied knife attack has been jailed for eight years.
This Easter, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has lots of events to get kids outside and having fun with nature at the visitor centre in Dorset and on DWT nature reserves.
Dorset Police and partners are supporting the national Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day on Friday 18 March and are launching a new pan Dorset service with Barnardo’s.
Thousands of runners will make their way to Bournemouth’s Pier Approach for the annual Bournemouth Bay Run on Sunday 3 April. Choosing between a half-marathon, 10km, 5km or a 1km family fun run, the event aims to encourage people of all abilities to take part whilst raising essential funds for charity. The race, which takes…
Roccbox, a new portable and lightweight stone bake oven was launched on Indiegogo yesterday (16 March). This compact oven and can be used anywhere from back gardens, to balconies and beaches and it is said it will bake a Neapolitan pizza in under 90 seconds. Tom Gozney, founder and CEO of Roccbox states: “Roccbox is…
The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce has kicked off their 100-year celebrations with a Rio-themed extravaganza. They staged an extraordinary party at the BIC on 10 March. Marking 100 years since the founding of the chamber, the event captured the spirit of celebration. In line with this year’s Olympics taking place in Rio, BCTC…
A group of schoolchildren enjoyed X-ray vision during a visit to Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital. Year One pupils from Wimborne First School were invited to the community hospital, run by Dorset HealthCare, to help inform their learning about the body and the importance of exercise, hygiene and general good health.
