New Forest walks with a difference
Witchcraft, wartime and the mysterious death of an English king are just some of the fascinating topics covered in a new set of New Forest walking routes.
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Canford Heath fire could be arson
A fire on Canford Heath which damaged approximately two hectares of heath is thought to have been started deliberately.
Guitars stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a robbery that happened at around 12.05am on Wednesday 8 April as the victim was walking in Churchill Road, Poole at the junction with Cromwell Road carrying two guitars. Three men approached the victim, threatened him and demanded he hand over his possessions. The victim, a…
Ocean Academy Poole September opening
Poole’s new junior school, being built on the former Fourways site on Constitution Hill Road, is on schedule to be completed this summer. Ocean Academy Poole will be a three form entry (90 pupils) junior school, run by Aspirations Academies Trust. It will open in September 2015 to Year 3 only, growing year on year…
Bournemouth Water acquired by Pennon Group
FTSE 250 company Pennon Group Plc today announced that it has acquired Bournemouth Water from Singapore-based Sembcorp for a cash consideration of £100.3 million. Pennon Group Plc is an environmental utility infrastructure company which owns South West Water Limited and Viridor Limited. The Group has assets of around £5 billion and a workforce of around…
Rory chilled out over world record
It must be the coolest world record. Rory Fitzgerald has just taken the title as the fastest person aged over 50 for ice swimming. He won the title while competing in Russia in a lake 0.8º C where he also became the British record holder. Rory, who is the Responsible Finance Officer for Ringwood Town…
Congratulations to Ferndown Jitsu
At a recent meeting, presentations were made to 14 students who had received promotion within the Ferndown Jitsu Club based at the Heatherlands Community Centre. Hatamoto Sensei John Hanrahan said, “Well done to everyone and thank you to PC Julian Humphries for handing out the belts, I am very proud of you all.”
Poole Park – festival of running
Families and runners of all abilities are encouraged to head to Poole Park for the 2015 Poole Festival of Running. Organised by Borough of Poole and Poole Runners, the event is taking place on Sunday 7 June and welcomes everyone, from first time runners and children to elite athletes. The races include a 5km and…
Auction toys as good as new
A huge and evocative collection of diecast vintage toys from the 1960s and 1970s are to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. Formerly part of the stock of Webber’s Bike and Toy Shop in Taunton, these toys were retained by the owners when the shop closed in the 1970s and they have remained in…
Hopscotch extension opens
A £200,000 extension to Hopscotch Pre-school at the Heatherlands Community Centre has been opened by Dorset Deputy Lieutenant Pam Donnellan. The extension will mean more two years old will be able to enjoy sessions at the popular pre-school which is managed by Lorraine Clark and employs staff from the estate. Funding has come from Dorset…