Dorset Paralympian, Lucy Shuker, joins Sir Stephen Fry to front LGBTQ+ youth campaign
Wheelchair tennis star campaigns for understanding and safer spaces for young LGBTQ+ people.
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Hold Your Horses! It’s Piddletrenthide Panto Race Night
In the changing economic climate where village amenities are disappearing, the residents of Piddletrenthide are putting the fun into fundraising.
Poole care home resident gets her sailing wish
Chrissie, who served in the RAF, took part in Poole Yacht Club’s Summer Series races around Poole Harbour.
Hamworthy Park to receive major upgrade
The £190,000 scheme will include plenty of new play equipment that is suitable for children, regardless of disabilities.
Helpful Hounds bring waggy-tailed joy to Ferndown care home residents
Helpful therapy hounds bring joy to Kings Park Care Home residents
Follow Along Friday
Welcome to a new regular online column that eases Dorset into the weekend. It captures what’s on, what’s making the news and our favourite stories from the week. It is also your chance to get involved, sharing your weekend takes or plans. Let’s begin.
Call for New Forest ban on BBQs at campsites
The New Forest National Park Authority is urging privately run campsites to ban BBQs following the massive fire alongside the A31.
Dorset MP launches petition after £17m taken away from local dentistry budget
Mid Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade has launched a public petition calling for legal protections to ensure NHS dentistry funding is spent on dental services.
Community theatre production to be staged at Kingston Lacy
Audiences will learn about what makes Kingston Lacy and Wimborne so special in a production to be staged by Wimborne Community Theatre.
Major New Canford Cliffs Restaurant Outlaw House Opening Soon
Acclaimed Chef Nathan Outlaw Partners on Major New Canford Cliffs Restaurant Opening in September