As the temperature starts to cool, Lewis-Manning Hospice is holding an autumn/ winter fashion show to showcase how the newest high street vogue can be replicated through charity shop attire. Taking place on 2 October from 7.30pm, the show will advise audience members on how to stay on top of the ever-changing fashion game, whilst at…
Following an extensive review of Dorset Police’s estates and contact management strategy, it has been confirmed that Ferndown divisional HQ will be sold and there will be changes to counter service provision in the area. The estates review was set up in 2010 aiming to examine and reshape the Force to achieve savings, and to ensure…
Fire fighters from Cranborne and Verwood tackled a blaze which involved around 300 tyres at a farm in Sixpenny Handley on Wednesday afternoon, 17 September. They extinguished it using three main lines, a hose reel and by turning the pile over with assistance from the farmer with his machinery. The damage was limited to the…
Once again the quality of Bournemouth’s parks and open spaces has been recognised by judges from the South and South East in Bloom at an awards ceremony in Brighton yesterday.
By Liz Turner It’s back! Riverdance stormed back onto the stage at the BIC this week as if it was its debut performance. This is the 20th anniversary tour but it is still as fresh and thrilling as when it won the public’s heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994.Featuring synchronized Irish…
Wimborne Minster is celebrating winning the Small Town trophy in the Regional South & South East in Bloom competition.
Six deserving young people who won a place on this year’s MDL Sail Training Awards voyage were officially presented with their trophies by Lord Iliffe, Chairman of MDL’s parent company at PSP Southampton Boat Show yesterday. The youngsters returned from their trip earlier this year after spending six days at sea with the Ocean Youth…
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has praised drug and alcohol services in Weymouth, for their work in helping those affected by alcohol and drugs misuse. The PCC met staff and volunteers yesterday morning at CADAS on Melcombe Avenue and EDP on Belle Vue Road.
Eighteen new supersize beach huts at Alum Chine were snapped up within three weeks of being offered for sale. Larger than traditional beach huts, the 4.3m x 2.3m super huts cost buyers £39,950 for a 25 year lease. Councillor Lawrence Williams, Cabinet Member for Tourism, Leisure & Culture, said: “We are very pleased with the…
Visitors to a Bournemouth wedding fayre found themselves guests at real-life nuptials as five couples took turns to renew their wedding vows.
The Days Hotel Marsham Court in Russell Cotes Road, Bournemouth, asked people to send in memories of their big day for the chance of winning a complimentary renewal ceremony.
