The following statement has been issued by Yellow Buses about its diversion of a service due to missiles being thrown in Christchurch. Andrew Smith, managing director of Yellow Buses, said: “Following another incident of a missile being thrown at one of our buses we have made the decision to divert the 1a service in Somerford…
Efforts to ensure traditional New Forest knowledge, skills and practices survive will receive a boost thanks to a new mentoring scheme.
A nurse from the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has been nominated for a national award for improving care for cancer patients.
It’s 1947 with rationing very much in force and austerity the watchword of the day. Despite Prime Minister Clement Atlee promising “fair shares for all” the residents of Shepardsford in Yorkshire are finding that is far from the truth. This situation forms the setting for the latest musical being staged by Christchurch-based theatre group, Theatre…
Fresh fruit and veg, the aroma of freshly cooked bacon, pies and cakes, handbags and belts – all part of Ferndown’s newest shopping experience. Ferndown’s first Friday market today (1 April) has been welcomed by shoppers and stallholders with trade thriving in the spring sunshine. The market, along Victoria Road, has been organised by councillors…
Make no bones about it – ŠKODA is set to become the saviour of soggy hounds across the UK thanks to the introduction of a new dog umbrella. The latest addition to ŠKODA’s celebrated range of Simply Clever options means that the nation’s mutts no longer have to risk a wet coat when leaving the…
Today, 31 March, sees the end of Dorset Fire and Rescue Service as it combines with Wiltshire Fire and Rescue to form Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service from 1 April. To celebrate this exciting and historic moment and commemorate the positive impact Dorset Fire and Rescue Service has had on the lives of…
History is to be made during the Swanage Railway’s Spring Steam Gala from 8-10 April
Smedmore House, with its beautiful gardens and spectacular sea views of the Jurassic Coast, is a hidden gem set in the glorious Purbeck countryside. On Sunday 8 May the house and gardens will be open to the public from 2pm until 5pm. As well as guided tours of this historic house, there will be craft,…
Over 60% of incidents involving horses on the roads happen between 10am and 3pm, with accidents most commonly occurring in June, new statistics from The British Horse Society (BHS) reveal. The statistics are disclosed as the charity announces the launch of a campaign urging drivers to slow down to 15mph when they meet a horse…
