New leader for Dorset County Council is Rebecca Knox
Cllr Rebecca Knox was unanimously elected as the new leader of Dorset County Council on 18 May with the deputy leader being Cllr Peter Wharf.
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Bournemouth celebrates four Blue Flags and together with Poole boasts one of the highest concentrations of award-winning beaches in Europe
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the exclusive Blue Flag award and Keep Britain Tidy has announced that four Bournemouth beaches have once again been awarded Blue Flag status for 2017 – Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman’s Walk and Southbourne Beach; alongside this, Bournemouth and Boscombe Beaches gained Seaside awards.
Wimborne History Festival supports Roman Day at Dumpton School
Creative Year 6 pupils at Dumpton School, Wimborne have designed and produced three ‘Roman’ mosaics as part of a Heritage Lottery funded mosaic project with mosaic artist Joanna Dewfall.
Introducing Poole’s 769th mayor, her deputy, and the sheriff
Councillor Lindsay Wilson has been elected as Poole’s 769th mayor at this year’s annual meeting of the council.
Aged over half a century and not cleaned a beach? Get down to Bournemouth on 2 June
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, is looking to hook up people over 50 with their first ever MCS beach clean.
Ocean of songs at Upton House as king of R&B headlines 80s extravaganza
R&B king Billy Ocean is starring at the three-day 80s extravaganza at Upton House Music Festival with special guests Kim Wilde and Toyah.
History to be made by Swanage Railway as public train forges renewed links for the first time since 1972
History is to be made next month with the return of a public diesel train service from Swanage and Corfe Castle to the main line at Wareham – for the first time in 45 years.
The 29029 Restaurant
Janine Pulford reviews The 29029 Restaurant in Broadstone where real Nepalese and Indian cuisine is served with style and panache
4Dorset June 2017
4Dorset June 2017 – Your Independent Local Magazine INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Bournemouth chefs Des Burke and Andy Chu sizzle in the People’s Kitchen – The Prince of Wales takes a walk on the wild side – Christchurch welcomes The Rifles – Former manager of Bournemouth’s Cherry Tree Nursery dies after long illness – Wimborne hosts…