Organisers of the Great Dorset Steam Fair say the opening day (2 September) was a huge success. Traffic delays were at an all-time low for day one, and hoards of pay-on-arrival campers and day visitors turned up to experience the sights and sounds of the unique festival. This year sees significant improvements to the infrastructure,…
Ferndown Chamber of Commerce (FCOC) held its first meeting yesterday (1 September), following its recent affiliation with Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
DCCI’s chief executive, Ian Girling, spoke to Ferndown’s executive committee about the coming together of the chambers outlining the benefits.
More than 300 exhibits are set to be featured in an annual Purbeck transport rally of classic four and two-wheeled vehicles – with Swanage Railway train passengers purchasing Rover tickets being given free admission to the nostalgic event.
Detectives are appealing to the public to help locate a man who failed to appear at court for sentencing – with a picture of him being released.
The Haskins Ferndown Garden Centre received a record number of merit awards from the South Thames Garden Centre Association Award Ceremony
This year’s Organic September is set to be the biggest ever celebration of all things organic, with chefs, foodies and food writers all lending their support to make it easier for more people to eat and live healthier by making one small change to their shopping habits. With new research from Mintel finding 74% of…
Sue Ryder in West Moors are looking for volunteers with a difference. Can you knit or sew? Do you have a creative mind bursting with ideas? If yes, then Sue needs you! Help up-cycle furniture and make items from spare fabric and bric-a-brac. You can do this from the comfort of your own home and…
One of the Trustees of the Priest’s House Museum & Garden in Wimborne Minster, Rachel Limb, will be walking the full length of the Hadrian’s Wall National Path in aid of the Priest’s House Museum Trust later this month.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a road traffic collision near Wimborne – with one man being arrested for allegedly failing to stop. At around 10.50pm on Saturday 29 August 2015, a serious injury collision occurred on Julians Road between a car and a pedal bike. The victim, a man in his…
It is with deep sadness that Beaulieu announces the death of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. He died peacefully at his home on 31 August, aged 88, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Fiona, his son and heir Ralph, daughter Mary and second son Jonathan. In accordance with his wishes,…
