Cancellation of Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival 2021
The volunteer directors of Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival are sad to announce that the festival will not go ahead this year.
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Three sentenced after £6.6million worth of cocaine seized
Three men have been jailed following the largest seizure of cocaine ever made by Hampshire Constabulary.
Speedway legend Ken Middleditch dies at the age of 95
Recognised as Mr Poole Speedway, Ken spent the vast majority of his racing career with Poole Pirates where he had huge success.
Join the Museum of East Dorset for an exploration of the sweet and sour history of Valentine’s Day
You can find out more about one of the best collections of Valentine’s cards in existence at a Zoom meeting on 11 February.
Closure order for Dorchester property used for drug taking
The three-month partial closure order was imposed by Poole Magistrates because of anti-social behaviour and drug taking.
5 fun facts about the Dorset Coast
5 facts about the Dorset coast1 Dorset has 142km (88 miles) of coastline, (excluding the shoreline of Poole harbour). 2 From east to west it starts at Highcliffe and ends at Lyme Regis. 3 Part of Dorset’s coastline forms the Jurassic Coast, which is a World Heritage Site. The Jurassic Coast is England’s only World…
Additional mortuary to be provided in Poole
It had been hoped that this additional mortuary wouldn’t be needed, but because of the rise in cases, the Poole port site is to be utilised.
Talbot Village Trust donates £10,000 to the Dorset Blind Association
Lockdown is particularly difficult for people with sight loss and so this donation has ensures the Association’s work can continue.
Coronavirus pandemic impacts labour market
The rapidly developing pandemic and EU transition uncertainty has had an impact on recruitment, employment and skills in Dorset.
Beaulieu anticipates full programme of events in 2021
Beaulieu has announced a full programme of events for 20201, with three new shows planned alongside the annual events.