World War I flying ace commemorated
On 12 March 1928, World War I flying ace Flight Lieutenant Samuel ‘Kink’ Kinkead took off in a seaplane from RAF Calshot in the New Forest.
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Have your say on Poole’s future development
People in Poole are being invited to have their say on the development of the town up until 2031. Borough of Poole is consulting residents on a review of Poole’s Core Strategy plan that sets out the strategic vision for where and how many homes, jobs and shops will be created in the town. Around…
Holes Bay Nature Park launched
Poole Harbour Commissioners, Borough of Poole and Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) launched the Holes Bay Nature Park in Poole yesterday (5 March).
Family get on their bikes to support Autism Wessex
Five members of a local family touched by autism, are getting together to take part in a bike ride on Sunday 15 March to raise funds and awareness for Autism Wessex.
Witness appeal after armed robbery in Christchurch
Witnesses are being sought following an armed robbery at Stan James bookmakers on Barrack Road, Christchurch just before 8pm last night (5 March). A man entered the betting shop and threatened a female member of staff with a knife, stealing a quantity of cash. After taking the money, he ran from the scene towards Jumpers…
Silver anniversary for Children’s Wish
Bournemouth-based charity Round Table Children’s Wish kicked-off the celebrations for its 25th anniversary year with a reunion for its supporters and ‘Wish’ children.
Have your say on Poole’s future development
People in Poole are being invited to have their say on the development of the town up until 2031. Borough of Poole is consulting residents on a review of Poole’s Core Strategy plan that sets out the strategic vision for where and how many homes, jobs and shops will be created in the town. Around…
Bike stolen from outside West Moors pub
A blue Yamaha R6 motorcycle was stolen from the car park of the Elephant and Castle pub in West Moors overnight between Monday 2 March and Tuesday 3 March. It is believed to have been taken between midnight and 2am. The registration number is HF03 XEX. If you saw or heard anything, please contact Dorset…
In praise of CAB
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has attended an event in the House of Commons where she said that independent advice can help people to overcome problems they face.
Heartfelt thanks from man who ‘died’
Almost a year to the day since he collapsed and ‘died’ in a Bournemouth hotel, Lew Bell has returned for a holiday – and planted a kiss on the manager who saved his life. Mr Bell, 84, from Haworth near Doncaster, had just arrived at the Marsham Court Hotel last February when he suffered a…
