Lewis-Manning Hospice is on target to break its own fundraising record with Luscombe Valley Railway, having raised an impressive £5,297.80 when the popular local attraction in Sandbanks opened its doors to the public last weekend.
Motorcyclists in Dorset are being urged to ride safely and always wear appropriate protective kit – as police release an image of an injured biker. The motorcyclist pictured was travelling at a low speed when he came off his bike. Dorset Police Bikesafe Co-ordinator, PC Chris Smith, said: “We’ve had some fantastic weather for riding…
A rogue Dalek has landed in Heatherlands Community Centre ready for an alien invasion. ‘Other worlds and other forms of life’ is the topic for the 2013 Heatherlands Art Week. To celebrate this, artist Darrell Wakelam has been working with residents of the Heatherlands estate this week to build a life-size Dalek. Over the last…
“No, that’s not my age!” exclaims Anne Williams of Ringwood, “that refers to the number of blood donations I have given since my mother persuaded me to become a donor. I am hoping to stay fit enough to remain a donor for a little longer, though my son David is catching me up fast at 97…
Opened by mags4dorset’s editor, Janine Pulford, the MS Society’s summer garden party at the Osborne Centre on 27 July was a huge success.
Historical materials documenting Bournemouth’s Cooper-Dean family and the Littledown estate are now on display as part of a special exhibition at Bournemouth Library.
The exhibition, called ‘Our Town’ tells the story of the development of Bournemouth over the years dating back to the 1600s when much of Bournemouth was owned by the Cooper Dean estate right through to the present day and beyond.
Abacus, the Ferndown and Andover based Motorhome hire specialists, have seen a 15% increase in booking enquiries since the hot temperatures.
Last week, a Christchurch resident celebrated her 100th birthday at Care South’s Queensmead care home, with family who had flown in specially from America for the occasion. Muriel Rae celebrated the day in style, having gone shopping beforehand for a special outfit and treating herself to a manicure and hairdressing session on the day to…
Detectives investigating an alleged armed robbery in Christchurch are renewing their appeal for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward – with five people being arrested. The incident occurred at 3.32pm on Tuesday 30 July 2013 at Hurn post office along Matchams Lane in Christchurch. Two men allegedly threatened staff at the shop with…
A combination of the ubiquitous ‘one careful lady owner’ and a low recorded mileage will always help when it comes to buying or selling a used car. A pleasing array of optional equipment will never hurt, neither will a full service history. But when a car has also been scrutinised by its manufacturer over some…
