Dorset Community Foundation distributed £1.1million in past year
A total of 328 grants from the Dorset Coronavirus Community Fund have been made to 220 groups since 6 April last year.
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£3.5 million plan will see Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ready for influx of visitors
Toilets in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are to be refurbished and electric barbecues installed on the seafronts.
The New Forest National Park Authority is looking for more ambassadors
With lockdown being eased the New Forest National Park Authority is keen to recruit additional ambassadors to help care for the forest.
Funding to be made available for community projects
If your community group needs funding for a local need, the bidding opens in May but contact your local councillor beforehand.
Men posing as police officers burgle home in Hamworthy
Frightening ordeal for Hamworthy man, when men dressed as police officers burgle his home on Thursday 25 March.
Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
Weekend Walks | Posted on March 27th, 2021 | return to news Hengistbury Head, BournemouthBy Janine Pulford Pay and display car parking £1.90 x 2 hours until 31 March From 1 April – £2.20 per hour Walk: one-and-a-half hours. Approx 7,000 steps Part of the route is suitable for wheelchairs with level tarmac paths View…
5 fun facts about Famous Dorset knobs
Have you heard of Dorset knobs? And before you hurry to say “yes” – we mean the biscuit variety. Made from traditionally fermented dough these famous nuggets of flavour get three separate bakings to give them a nice, crisp texture.
New planning rules for New Forest campsites
In the past year camping has proved increasingly popular and consequently there is a need for planning guidance to protect forest habitats.
Hundreds of new homes could be built at Holes Bay in Poole
The power station site occupies 40 acres which could be used for more than 800 homes plus employment opportunities.
Barbecue ban proposed for parts of Dorset
There could be a ban on barbecues on forests, grasslands and protected heathland in Dorset to protect against repeat of fires like the one at Wareham forest last year.