Detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Poole have released an e-fit of the suspect. The incident occurred at around 6.45pm on Friday 17 July near Culliford Crescent on Canford Heath. The victim, a 30-year-old local woman, was walking her dog when she was approached and threatened by a man who tried to steal her phone.…
The famous Lions Youth Brass Band from Cheshire performed at a concert presented by the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on Sunday 26 July. The concert, played by 43 band members aged 12-18, showcased several solo performances in a varied programme. Pieces included ‘King of the Road’ (trombone solo), ‘Teddy Bears…
Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s cycling event Pedal Power returns to the New Forest on Sunday 27 September to raise money for an electrocardiograph (ECG) machine for the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s Heart Unit.
Officers in Ferndown have released a CCTV image of a suspect following theft from a shop. The incident happened between 8.30pm and 9pm on Wednesday 1 July at McColls on Pinehurst Road. A man walked into the shop and fraudulently obtained a refund on two cartons of wine. Police Constable Adam Aggas, of Ferndown police,…
Police are appealing for information to identify this man (seen on CCTV) following the theft of a bank card in Caerphilly.At approximately 11.30am on Wednesday 29 July, a lady was using her bank card at a cash point in Asda, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly. A man aged approximately 30-35 years old was standing a short distance…
Ringwood made history last night (29 July) when it held its first open air council meeting. It is thought to be the first in Hampshire and possibly in England. Suggested by the Mayor Cllr Michael Thierry as a way of generating local interest in council matters, it had the desired effect. Over 60 members of…
The family owned pet store chain PamPurredPets has introduced weighing scales, similar to those used by vets, so that customers can monitor the weight of their pets free of charge as part of a new “Fit Club”.
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has declared its disappointment that applications have been submitted to Natural England to carry out badger culls in Dorset later this year.
Ringwood Foodbank is facing a funding challenge to raise enough regular income to cover the day-to-day costs of renting, maintaining and insuring their two warehouses and two distribution centres in Ringwood and Verwood. In September, a third distribution centre will open in Fordingbridge, so the costs are set to increase.
The Barclays Premier League trophy became the key prop in a fundraising initiative when it took centre stage last week at a Digital Innovation evening hosted by Barclays at AFC Bournemouth.
