RNLI frees yacht pinned to Sandbanks chain ferry
RNLI lifeboat crews launched on Saturday 11 August to assist a vessel that had collided with the chain ferry at the entrance of Poole Harbour.
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Shape political maps of new Dorset councils: deadline 27 August
Time is running out for local people to help draw up council ward boundaries for two of England’s new local authorities because the public consultation is drawing to a close.
Douch Family Funeral Directors backs sector scrutiny
One of Dorset’s biggest independent funeral groups, Douch Family Funeral Directors, is backing two official investigations into the industry.
Have your say on planning for East Dorset’s future
East Dorset District Council is inviting residents to have their say on new local plan and development proposals for the district.
Golden pack of robot dogs joins Dorset’s care industry
Staff from Dorset Care South care homes were awarded a selection of puppies – but not the usual ones that require endless walks and hours of devotion.
Dorset trainee solicitor travels to Turkey for work experience
A trainee solicitor from Dorset and Somerset law firm, Humphries Kirk, travelled to Turkey for work experience, thanks to its International Network.
Officers and staff honoured at an awards ceremony for service to Dorset
Dorset Police held an awards event for officers and staff, at Cobham Sports and Social Club in Wimborne, on Tuesday 19 June.
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.
Bovington Tank Museum director receives OBE in Queen’s birthday honours list
The director of the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset has been awarded the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s 2018 birthday honours list in recognition of his services to military heritage.
Dorset Local Search And Rescue Committee (LSARC) showcases assets
The Dorset Local Search And Rescue Committee (LSARC) held a showcase recently of the assets available from partners across Dorset to assist in Search and Rescue operations.