Blandford brewery’s Golden Champion hops to top of World Beer Awards
Locally brewed Badger Beer has received five accolades in the 2020 World Beer Awards, celebrating the brand’s well-loved taste which originates back to 1777.
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Nine Dorset Council libraries re-open – Monday 27 July 2020
With the week starting on a rainy note it is a good time to visit your local library – and the good news is that nine Dorset Council libraries re-opened today Monday 27 July.
Balloon launched to mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary
To mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary, a balloon carrying a Royal Corps of Signals cap badge – called a Jimmy – was sent into space.
Cheers! Hall & Woodhouse donates soft drinks for key workers
NHS staff and other key workers across Dorset and Poole Community Exchange’s Foodbank will be able to enjoy some soft drinks, thanks to the generosity of Hall & Woodhouse.
Grants available to good causes across Bournemouth in response to COVID-19 crisis
Good causes operating across Bournemouth who are working to support the local community during the current coronavirus crisis are urged to apply to the BH Coastal Lottery scheme for a small grant of up to £2,500.
Emergency funding now available from brewery’s Community Chest
Hall & Woodhouse is to continue with its 2020 Community Chest funding, albeit with some adaptations in recognition of the current times
NHS says thank you for LUSH soaps and hand cream
Local fresh handmade cosmetics company LUSH has donated soap and hand cream to Dorset NHS staff working on the frontline to tackle COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Dorset teenager challenges for Young Ambassador Award
A 19-year-old Dorset golfer is in the running for England Golf’s Young Ambassador of the Year Award, presented in association with the Golf Foundation
‘Blandford girl’ Molly celebrates 102nd birthday where she was born and bred
Molly McGowan used her 102th birthday to look back on a life enriched by close family, true love – and practical jokes.
Man with the best memory in the UK lives in Dorset and is 60
A 60-year-old from Blandford Forum in Dorset has just become the UK and Pan European Memory Champion after completing 10 different memory tests and achieving the highest cumulative score, despite holding a bus pass.