From launching water rockets to laser cutting key rings, primary school children from across the New Forest were given a fun day’s introduction to the world of secondary education. The youngsters were attending the annual STEM Day (science, technology, engineering and maths) hosted by The Arnewood School in New Milton.
Hundreds of young people were honoured at a special awards ceremony celebrating sporting achievement. Hosted by Bournemouth’s Harewood and Avonbourne colleges, the eighth Sports Personality of the Year awards celebrated the achievements of its own students plus children from 19 primary schools across the borough.
A man armed with a machete walked into the BP petrol station in Ringwood Road, Bournemouth at 6.30am today (24 July). He threatened a member of staff with the machete demanding cash, which he placed in a plastic bag before leaving. Nobody was physically injured during the incident. The offender is described as a white man,…
With the Rugby World Cup being held in England and games kicking off at 8pm it promises to galvanise the home nations.
Peeks, based in Christchurch, one of the country’s biggest party supply companies, is already distributing its products to pubs, bars, rugby clubs and hotels which are showing the games.
Priest’s House Museum’s wonderful walled garden will play host to a Summer Fete on Saturday 8 August. The garden’s hidden alcoves and secluded lawns will be packed with events and activities for all the family from 10am to 4pm.
Shiver me timbers! Grab your eye patches and parrots for an evening of pirate fun as Lewis-Manning Hospice embarks on its annual boat trip around Poole Harbour on Thursday 20 August, culminating with the ‘Pirate-Technics’ of the quay fireworks.
Staff and students at one Bournemouth school are real gems when it comes to embracing culture and diversity.
Avonbourne College has been awarded the prestigious Cultural Diversity Quality Award –receiving the highest possible ‘diamond’ accolade.
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) and local developers Quantum Group have embarked on a joint venture that will help secure NHS services on the Christchurch site and offer senior living and care opportunities for the community.
Natural England published its formal proposals to improve public access along a 42 mile stretch of the world famous Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis and Rufus Castle, on 8 July. Beginning from that date, there is a period of eight weeks for legal interests and members of the public to make objections or representations, that the…
A festival of history, philosophy, and literature will be hosted by the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury on Saturday 25 July at St. Giles House, Wimborne St. Giles.
