Dorset MEP Ashley Fox is calling for better enforcement of rules regulating the importation of puppies into the UK.
The UK-based Dogs Trust has presented evidence to Mr Fox about diseases being brought into the UK from countries like Lithuania and Romania and the worrying ease in which commercial transporters can bring puppies into Great Britain under a scheme designed for pet owners.
The 91-year-old man who died in a fatal collision in Lytchett Matravers on Friday 18 September has been named by his family.
Peter Brett, of Lytchett Matravers, sadly died following the collision between his blue Mercedes A class car and a white Ford Transit Connect van, being driven by an 84-year-old Swanage man.
Thanks to support from the New Forest Young Carer’s Service, a local young carer is heading off to Winchester University.
‘Joanna’ (not her real name) was encouraged to apply after taking part in a special residential activity two
years ago.
An Animal Blessing Service will take place in Wimborne Minster on Sunday 4 October at 3pm.
The Rev Dr Brenda Gibson will be taking the service and there will be a collection in aid of the PDSA.
Leroy Jones, known as one of the top musicians ever produced by the Crescent City and a favourite of jazz fans all over the United States and the world is embarking on his first major solo UK tour in October.
Bournemouth Council have taken robust disciplinary action against two taxi drivers after they flouted late-night road closures. At a hearing today of a sub-committee of Bournemouth’s Licensing Board, members heard evidence from officers in relation to two taxi drivers caught driving in the town centre area of Horseshoe Common from which all vehicle traffic is…
Dorset County Council is looking for people to help children get to and from school safely.
And school crossing patrols, or lollipop ladies and men, provide safe crossings for anyone negotiating roads, not just children.
This year’s grand finale of the Venus Awards in Dorset were announced at Lighthouse Theatre in Poole last Friday (18 September). Competition was fierce with a record-breaking number of nominations and applications across 15 award categories in Dorset and with 5,862 votes cast in the three public vote categories. Dubbed the ‘Working Women’s Oscars’ by Channel…
Blind actor Sam Frears, is speaking at Dorset Blind Association’s #tryitblind event at the Elstead Hotel in Bournemouth on 23 September.
Woodlands Church of the Ascension held its annual flower festival on 12 and 13 September. The theme of the festival was ‘Lest We Forget’. As well as flower arrangements there were stalls, a raffle and tombola. On 16 September at 7pm, there was a performance in the church of ‘Lest We Forget’ by the Fireside…
