Book club joy for Ferndown care home
Fairlawn Care Home residents enjoy hearing children read such books as ‘Mr Men’ and ‘Funnybones’.
Fairlawn Care Home residents enjoy hearing children read such books as ‘Mr Men’ and ‘Funnybones’.
The authority has been given a level 3 rating by Active Travel England in recognition of travel improvements across the conurbation.
Nicole Bateman received the award for the achievements of her business, The Friendly SEND Advisor.
The Mayor and the Sheriff of Poole joined members of the community at St James’s Church to remember loved ones.
An immersive digital installation depicting an underwater world will be in the Changing Exhibitions space until Sunday 26 January.
The Neighbourhood Plan Vision and Aims Survey has been launched, and local people have until 7 January to put forward their views.
Dorset Council welcomes additional funding for services but argues that other authorities in the south receive more.
The parade on Saturday 6 December featured motorbikes, floats, schoolchildren and, of course, Santa.
Since retiring from Dorset View, Janine Pulford has gone into print again. ‘Paws in the Flood’, her dog detective novel, was released on 5 December.
There are changes to collection days in the BCP Council area from Christmas Day right through to Saturday 17 January 2026.