Man sentenced after fatal collision in Dorchester
A motorist who killed a cyclist on the B3147 near Dorchester has been banned from driving for two years.
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How many sleeps until Christmas?
Ladies dancing, lords a-leaping, pipers piping and drummers drumming all need time a-sleeping this Christmas – that’s according to The Sleep Council. And as the countdown to the big day is well underway, it has unveiled a sleep survival plan for feeling your best through the festivities. Said spokeswoman Lisa Artis: “Christmas is the one…
Santa in West Moors rescue-style!
Last year when Santa decided to drop into West Moors, he got stuck on the top floor in the Elephant and Castle after fire broke out on the roof. In great panic, he lifted up the window and yelled for help. Imagine everyone’s relief, particularly the children, when the fire engine turned up to rescue…
Dorchester drug warrants weed out criminals
Police in Dorchester have arrested 10 people after executing drug warrants at four addresses in the town. Officers searched two addresses in the Great Western Road area, one property in the Mariners Parade area and another in the Ivel Close area yesterday morning, Thursday 3 December. The drug warrants were executed under the Misuse of…
Yellows photo puts student in the frame
Bournemouth University student Ferris Attia can now use Yellow Buses’ online app after winning himself a smart phone in the bus company’s selfie competition. The business studies student took part in the freshers’ week competition organised by the Bournemouth-based company. He used as many props as he could to create the eye-catching selfie that he…
Change a life this Christmas with Diverse Abilities
This Christmas Diverse Abilities will be open round the clock, even on Christmas Day. The Dorset-based disability charity will be supporting over 200 children and adults, and their families, costing £200,000. To provide this care and support, Diverse Abilities is appealing to the local community to help in any way they can during this special…
East Dorset District Council could move to Allenview House in Wimborne
A report is to go to East Dorset District Council’s Cabinet in January recommending that the council moves out of its Furzehill offices and relocates its customer-facing services to Allenview House in Wimborne. While the majority of the staff currently at Furzehill will move to Christchurch Civic Offices in 2016, the report recommends that front…
‘Crazy Chicks’ to run coast to coast for charity
Three ladies from Bournemouth Joggers have set their sights on an epic challenge of seven marathons in seven days to raise money for Bournemouth Hospital Charity.
Purple Flag recognition for Bournemouth’s nightlife
Purple Flag status for excellence in the management of the town’s evening economy and the promotion of a vibrant early evening and night-time atmosphere for all has been retained by Bournemouth for the fifth consecutive year. Being accredited with a purple flag recognises Bournemouth’s ambitions to develop and improve the town ‘after dark’ inspiring visitors…
Councils to host Heritage Lottery Fund information event
Christchurch and East Dorset Councils are working with Heritage Lottery Fund to host a free information event for local communities in the area. The Heritage Lottery funds a wide range of projects from £3000 upwards which actively involve people in heritage. This can include, amongst other things: cultural traditions; histories of people, communities, places or…