West Moors artist Michael Jones’ work is on display at the Regent in Christchurch. He is making his second visit to the centre, following a highly successful exhibition in 2013. This time Michael has over 25 examples of his work on display, mainly in watercolours but with some line-work in ink. He uses a bold…
Runners from across the Wessex region were out in force at the Autism Wessex 10K run at the beautiful Somerley estate to mark a healthy and happy new year.
The run took place on Sunday 4 January and was a huge success with over 600 runners taking part in the 10K route through the beautiful Somerley grounds.
More drink drivers will be facing the consequences of their actions following another successful drink and drug drive campaign in Dorset.
A total of 1086 breath tests were carried out by police officers during the Christmas campaign, which ran between 1 December 2014 and 1 January 2015, compared to 1848 during the same time the previous year.
Christmas tree recycling has proved to be a big success at Upton Country Park this year, with Poole residents more than doubling the number of trees recycled last year. More than 1,400 trees were collected between 27 December and 11 January in a dedicated area of the car park at Upton Country Park. This compares…
Lawrence’s Ceramics and Decorative Arts auction comprise items from across the globe spanning many centuries of production. In their recent sale, over five centuries of worldwide skill went under the hammer and prices were buoyant. The Oriental ceramics included a Chinese famille rose bowl and cover (£2440) and a Cantonese enamel plaque of seated European…
Historic Dorset town Sherborne was the location for several scenes in the BBC Two drama Wolf Hall which hits our TV screens over the next six weeks, with filming taking place at Sherborne School and other locations in the town.
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill and his team will be in town on Friday 30 January to meet with members of the public and listen to their views on community safety, crime and policing. The Commissioner will also visit the Dorset Advocacy Service and will be speaking at the Corn Exchange Holocaust Memorial…
Are you bored, fed up with dark nights, cold weather and think there is nothing to do? Are you aged between 12 and 18? Well look no further that Ferndown ATC based near Ferndown Upper School and the Leisure Centre. Following an extremely successful year that saw cadet numbers increase, the staff at Ferndown have…
Katharine Jones, partner and land law solicitor at leading Dorset and Somerset solicitors firm Humphries Kirk, is elected as president of the Dorset Law Society. Katharine takes over the role from Tim O’Sullivan, who has stood as president since 2012. She is the second female to be elected president in the Dorset Law Society’s history, the first…
Responding to the news that the Culture Secretary will review EDF and Eneco’s Navitus Bay scheme following a warning that it threatens the setting of the Jurassic Coast and its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Leader of Bournemouth Borough Council, Councillor John Beesley said: “EDF and Eneco’s plans to build the highly contentious Navitus…
