One track mind laid to rest
One of the country’s most prominent and expert rail enthusiasts who died aged 71 was taken to his funeral in a carriage he had restored himself.
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Prince Philip’s Lagonda for sale
The car that won Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd its first Royal Warrant, the magnificent 1954 Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupe that H&H will be offering for sale by public auction on 20 April 2016 at IWM Duxford, Cambs was built to the special order of HRH, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Finished in a bespoke…
Jailed for 20 years after child sexual assaults
A man who sexually assaulted five children has been jailed for a total of 20 years.
Rare Steiff bear will polarize bidders
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…
Raising Parley golf to new level
Drainage work carried out at Parley Golf Centre as part of its £250,000 programme of improvements has already had a remarkable effect.
Poole school chef in the running for BBC Cook of the Year!
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’s Silver Season
Wimborne Model Town volunteers are completing final maintenance and repairs to the charity attraction before it reopens for the new season on 19 March.
Manslaughter charge following death at Sandford Holiday Park
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…
An evening of music at Kingston Lacy
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.
FUS student photos win prizes
The Science department at Ferndown Upper School (FUS) in Dorset recently launched its first biology photographic competition.