Models prompt memories of the past
An authentic replica of 1950s Wimborne, with its diminutive buildings and tiny shop window displays, Wimborne Model Town has been attracting and charming visitors for decades.
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Swanage Railway celebrate Norden Gates on the level
A new £500,000 level crossing at Norden Gates was used for the first time on 11 June when two late-1960s-built Class 50 British Rail express heritage diesel locomotives hauled a train containing some 450 passengers from Derby to Swanage.
Cross-party gathering in Dorset: vote remain!
With such a huge decision for the country to make on Thursday, 23 June 2016, the EU Referendum campaigns are being stepped up locally.
Bournemouth hotelier welcomes back protégés
Jennie Deavin, a Bournemouth hotelier, celebrated 45 years in hospitality by partying with some of her many ‘protégés.’
Berry, Carry, Gerry and Betty make an entrance at Kingston Lacy
The National Trust team at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne have welcomed some new arrivals.
Watch out for ticket fraud
The 2016 European Football Championships will begin shortly and those wanting to purchase last-minute tickets are likely to be targeted by fraudsters posing as official sellers.
Queen’s birthday guests in Ringwood
Activities for this Sunday’s birthday celebrations on 12 June for Her Majesty the Queen have just stepped up a notch in Ringwood as two well-known celebrities will be on site during the event in the town’s Market Square.
New Forest Arts Festival kicks off
With just days to go until the first New Forest Arts Festival starts this weekend, around 60 guests attended the festival launch yesterday (7 June) and had a chance to meet some of the artists.
Wimborne Barber promotes shave off for Poole scanner appeal
Cheryl Broad, a Wimborne Barber, has offered to have all her hair shaved off at an event to be held in Wimborne Square on Saturday 13 August. It is proposed to make this part of a fun event, which will take place throughout the day raising funds for Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust, more commonly known as the Poole Body Scanner Appeal.