Figures have been released showing that 130,000 people engaged with the four-day America’s Cup event in Portsmouth and watched Sir Ben Ainslie and his home team Land Rover BAR take victory.
The prestigious Green Flag award, which acknowledges beautiful open spaces across the UK, has been awarded to Upton Country Park, Poole Park, and Hamworthy Park once again.
Time is running out for people wanting to have their say on how Poole can deliver approximately 5,000 new homes by 2033. Residents have until Monday 8 August to make their views known.
Verwood mayor’s Scout and Guide have been presented with their sashes.
One of the country’s leading experts on animal rescue met with royal approval when he talked Princess Anne through the work taking place in Hampshire.
BCHA (Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Limited) has recently joined the national ‘Homes for Cathy’ group to help highlight the continuing needs of homeless people in the run up to the anniversary of Ken Loach’s seminal television drama.
Jake Moore has taken up the cyber-crime prevention officer role with Dorset Police.
“My time here has gone by in the blink of an eye. The Victoria Hospital has tripled in size since I first started here,” said popular matron Teresa North on her retirement from the Wimborne community hospital after 28 years of service.
To be crowned Company of the Year at the Dorset Business Award, entrants will need to exhibit strategic thinking, dedication to innovation and the wider economy, as well as a strong commitment to its staff and sustainable practices to benefit the whole county.
For the first time, a part of the late Lord Montagu’s private apartment in Palace House in Beaulieu is being opened to visitors, with the launch of a new exhibition.