Detectives investigating a suspicious death in Christchurch are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward – with a photograph of the victim being released by his family. The body of 30-year-old Rico Dardis was discovered near groynes at Seaway Avenue at around 9.10pm on Monday 27 May. He was pronounced dead at the scene.…
A Dorset law firm is urging other companies to follow its lead and enter a team for this year’s Bournemouth Race for Life. Thousands of women are expected to take part in the two 5km events along Bournemouth Seafront on Sunday June 16. Places are still available for the afternoon race with both events set…
A concert of songs about legendary tales of English werewolves is coming to Poole on 6 June. The South West-based folk act, the Wren Band – formed specially by Wren Music to mark the folk music charity’s 30th anniversary – is hoping the popularity of all things werewolf and vampire will bring a new audience…
Classic examples of our local artistic heritage – including vintage Poole Pottery images – will be showcased at the Dorset Arts Fair, near Dorchester, this weekend.
Regent Centre, Christchurch Friday 12 July, 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 Box Office 01202 499199 Wessex Actors Company presents The Importance of Being Earnest at the Regent Centre, Christchurch, the classic Victorian farcical comedy from Oscar Wilde. You’ll be splitting your sides with this story about deception, marriage and satire. Go see it and you’ll understand exactly…
SEMBCORP Bournemouth Water (SBW ) has added bricks to water bottles in its support for an award-winning safety centre. The water supply company already provides free, reusable water bottles to school pupils from within its supply area who visit LV=Streetwise in Elliott Road, Bournemouth. More than 20,000 bottles have been distributed since SBW entered into…
Ferndown Jitsu Club held their gradings on Sunday 26 May. Chairman Sensei John Hanrahan said, “Well done to everyone that passed. Overall it was a a very good result. Congratulations to Kimberley Melbourne on being awarded ‘outstanding student of the day’ and also a big thank you to Sensei Rob and his team of Instructors.”…
After 6 years of competing in children’s distance triathlons, 13 year old Lucy Brain made her adult distance triathlon debut on Sunday 5 May. A pool swim was followed by a 10 mile bike leg and 3 mile run, with Miss Brain up against 115 starters including some highly experienced and serious triathletes. She was…
Elated Swanage Railway volunteers are celebrating after this year’s Diesel Gala event carried 3,096 passengers on trains hauled by historic 1960s main line diesel locomotives – up 5.7 per cent and equivalent to twice the population of Corfe Castle village. Enthusiasts from across the country flocked to the annual event – and its associated Dorset…
