TV chef and car nut James Martin is cooking up the perfect dish for visitors to January’s London Classic Car Show. His ingredients include a scattering of classic Minis and a fistful of Ferraris with a Ford Mustang garnish. For as well as running his own café at the show, the star of Saturday Kitchen…
The Princess Mary Gift Box was given to those wearing the ‘King’s Uniform’ at Christmas time 1914. It has become one of the most iconic and enduring images from the First World War with many families today still having the Gifts belonging to their relatives. As part of its ongoing programme of exhibitions and activities…
Following a two day cooking demonstration by the Heatherlands Centre and Synergy Housing in Ferndown on 23 and 24 October, around 30 local people booked on a 6-week cooking course. It will finish with a community Christmas lunch prepared by the students at the Heatherlands Centre on 20 December.
With Halloween fast approaching, Dorset Police is reminding the public to enjoy the festivities safely but to ensure they respect others. Enhanced patrols will be carried out by officers on Halloween evening, Friday 31 October, as well as the weekend following to ensure members of the public enjoy a safe and trouble free Halloween. For…
Nottinghamshire Police is growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 50-year-old Gloris Smith of Nuthall, Nottingham. Gloris was last seen at 2pm on 22 October, after leaving home. She is thought to have used her bank card at the Lloyds branch in Rotherham town centre, around 12.15pm on 23 October. She is described as black,…
Former Wimborne schoolboy-turned American businessman Steven Blonstein, has announced plans to make a six figure donation to help local people suffering with cancer.
Smithers, an overnight and day short breaks service for children and young people aged between two and 19 with profound physical and/or learning disabilities, has received a glowing report and received a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted at a recent inspection. Run by Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, the short break service provides families a safe…
The first West Moors Community Speed Watch revealed some “surprising results” according to Cllr Andy Skeats. Along with Roy Galway, Brian Collins and Ted Warner, Andy went out with a hand held camera on Pinehurst Road on 24 October. “Pinehurst Road was chosen by the public as one of the roads where local people had…
This year’s Flameburst Firework display at Verwood went off with a bang this year – literally. With a ‘Pirates of the Carribean’ theme, the blowing up of the Black Pearl on the mini lake was the climax of the evening. Thousands of children and adults enjoyed both the junior and the large firework display and…
A new leaf drop sweeper was in operation today in Ferndown Town Centre. Former Chair of Ferndown Town Council’s Environment Committee Cllr Steve Lugg celebrated with many of the Central ward’s residents when they saw the town council’s machine in action for the first time. Steve said, “I was pleased to propose this extra support…
