The occupants of a house in Poole were attacked with metal bars on Saturday (22 November) while asleep. The woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s suffered injuries as a result and required hospital treatment for head wounds. Detectives investigating the aggravated burglary said it took place at around 3am at an…
With Father Christmas and his helpers on board, the Swanage Railway ‘Santa Specials’ will be spreading festive cheer every weekend during the run-up to Christmas Day and also on 22, 23 and 24 December, 2014.
Pupils from Langside, a special school for children aged two to 19 with profound disabilities run by Diverse Abilities, have designed a range of Christmas cards to help raise funds for the charity that provides a lifetime of support to children and adults with disabilities in Dorset. James, Amelia, Gabby, Angel, Alicia and Isaac all…
The UK’s favourite astrologer Russell Grant has revealed what’s in store for your star sign for 2015! Whether you’re looking for love, considering a career change or just looking for direction in life Russell’s Year Ahead Horoscope will give you guidance for the New Year! You can now buy Russell’s Year Ahead Horoscope book at…
Visitors to Durley Chine will soon be able to enjoy dining at a brand new development just a stone’s throw away from the beach.
Detectives investigating the alleged theft of power tools have released images of recovered items and are asking for anyone who recognises them to come forward. Officers carried out warrants at six addresses in the Hamworthy area of Poole on Monday 3 November 2014 and recovered a large number of high-value power tools and garden machinery.…
The Mayor of Poole formally congratulated Poole Pirates on their success this season during a ceremony at the Civic Centre. Riders joined the Mayor and other Council members for a private reception in recognition of their outstanding success this year, which saw the Pirates top the Elite League Championship for a sixth time. Council staff…
Two new iPads have been funded by the League of Friends at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital – a ‘valuable resource’ for breast care nurses.
Families will have the chance to kick start the Christmas festivities at Kingston Lacy in Dorset on Sunday 23 November with a traditional Stir-Up Sunday event. Stir-Up Sunday is the traditional day for everyone in the family to take a turn at stirring the Christmas pudding, whilst making a wish. Christmas puddings are made a…
Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge will be closed to all road traffic and pedestrians overnight from 10pm on Wednesday 26 November. The closure will allow the completion and commissioning of a minor modification to the hydraulics system, which could not be completed during the closure of the bridge in April for planned maintenance. John Rice, Engineering…