Dorset based removal firm Britannia Leatherbarrows moved first time astronaut and history maker Tim Peake and his family from Wiltshire to Germany when he was selected to the space programme. The firm said it is delighted to have helped in some small part with this historical journey. Tim Peake became the first Brit to live…
The pupils of Hayeswood First School in Wimborne took to the stage to prove they’ve got talent. Hayeswood’s Got Talent is inspired by the popular ITV show Britain’s Got Talent and is an eagerly anticipated, annual event at the school in Cutlers Place, Wimborne Minster. Headteacher Pippa Gerrett explained: “The children first came up with…
A fantastic £9,606 was raised in bucket collections for Variety the Children’s Charity, at the Bournemouth Pavilion pantomime. The money is for two local boys needing wheelchairs.
Wimborne Dementia Friendly Community Group is launching an allotment project having acquired two raised beds at the Kingston Lacy site.
There is a burst water main on Ham Lane, between Old Ham Lane and Stapehill Road, Wimborne. There are no properties affected in terms of their water supply. Bournemouth Water’s Network Maintenance team has been liaising with the local highway authority to organise the appropriate temporary traffic management to allow the repair. The temporary traffic…
This new year, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is offering half price membership to new members in a special offer throughout January 2016, with prices starting from just £1.50 per month.
Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill is urging Dorset residents to take part in a consultation which will help him decide whether to freeze or raise the part of the council tax bill which is used to pay for policing in the county (precept).
It’s fair to say many people have a fear of clowns, known as coulrophobia. A child’s fear of an unfamiliar face has become widespread, with many developing a fear of clowns. The phobia leads to people in later life being anxious when confronted with a clown costumes, a clown’s facial features and of course their…
This Christmas, bookings to see Santa in his winter wonderland increased by over 1000 at the Stewarts Garden Centres at Christchurch and Broomhill near Wimborne, now a record and the donation to Marie Curie will exceed £3500 from the sale of the special “I’ve Seen Santa’s Real Reindeer” badges. Terry Head, head of retail and…
Surrounded by the entire team of Premiership footballers, Sophie’s heart raced. The last time she’d seen the players was at the parade to celebrate promotion the previous season as a twice married dad-of-three. Sophie Cook, 49, feared a backlash as she started a new season as herself – after finishing the last season as Steve.…