A rare and early Steiff polar bear is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. The toy was spotted during a routine valuation in the client’s home in West Somerset. “This polar bear was made by the world famous Steiff factory in around 1910,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Simon Jones. “The handsome fellow has a…
Drainage work carried out at Parley Golf Centre as part of its £250,000 programme of improvements has already had a remarkable effect.
Poole Grammar is thrilled with the news that their Catering Manager Chris Watson has been shortlisted in the highly prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards for 2016. All the finalists were announced on 6 March on Radio 4’s Food Programme. Chris has been shortlisted in the Cook of the Year category – one of three…
Wimborne Model Town volunteers are completing final maintenance and repairs to the charity attraction before it reopens for the new season on 19 March.
Detectives investigating the death of a man in the Holton Heath near Wareham in Dorset have charged a man with manslaughter. Jason James of Torquay, aged 41, was arrested on 5 March and will appear before Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court today (7 March). Police received a report of a serious assault at Sandford Holiday Park along…
The National Trust has teamed up with Purbeck Arts Weeks Festival to host an evening recital of Mozart’s music, performed by international musicians in the grand saloon at Kingston Lacy, Dorset, on Sunday 13 March.
The Science department at Ferndown Upper School (FUS) in Dorset recently launched its first biology photographic competition.
The family of missing Dorchester man Louis Harris have renewed their appeal to the public for information about his whereabouts. Louis Harris, 18, went missing in Weymouth after a night out with friends. He was last seen at 4.30am on Sunday 14 February outside the Harbour Master’s Office, on Custom House Quay. Louis is white,…
Girls’ golf is about to get rocking in Dorset with the launch of a campaign to inspire new players.
A series of free workshops offering practical information and advice for Dorset’s growing army of carers will take place around the county this month. Run by local charity Help and Care, the events are open to anyone who cares for a friend or family member and will provide friendly guidance on key issues such as…
