Dorset Police has apologised for delays in answering non-emergency phone calls during the summer. Martyn Underhill, Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner has said that circumstances have created “a perfect storm” which have led to “unacceptable delays” for 101 calls. However emergency calls to 999 have not been affected. An influx of approximately 15 million tourists…
A week long art exhibition begins on Sunday 10 August at Church House in Wimborne, raising money for Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole. Local artists Margaret Hasted, Sarah Kelly, Kathe Holt and Chris Sanders, who have all organised the exhibition in previous years, are collaborating once again to showcase their work and help raise money for…
Members of Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) were greeted by an unexpected visitor when a Russian Steppe Eagle interrupted a wildlife walk on Upton Heath last Friday.
People in Highcliffe are being asked to give their views on the shopping centre in the village and how it could be improved. The Highcliffe Centre Partnership has drafted a survey which is being distributed to Highcliffe residents, with the help of Christchurch Borough Council. The survey, which is going to households along with the…
Hundreds of people came to Saxon Square in Christchurch to commemorate the start of World War 1 at a Lights Out event on Monday 4 August. The event was held to complement the candlelit vigil which started at 10pm when the whole country was asked to remember the war by dimming their lights and leaving…
A total of 87 people were charged with a drink or drug driving-related offence during Dorset Police’s summer campaign. The campaign ran from Sunday 1 June to Thursday 31 July 2014 and was extended for the first time to include the FIFA World Cup. Sixty four men and 23 women aged between 18 and 67…
Sea serpents, giant lobsters and the footsteps of dinosaurs were just some of the highly imaginative creations at Bridport Arts Centre’s Sculpture on the Beach event at Hive Beach on Sunday 20 July.
Run in partnership with The National Trust, this annual event encourages families to get creative and make some wild art using only things they find on the beach. Twenty teams took part using a wide range of materials including sand, sticks, stones, rope, flowers, shells and seaweed to create a range of wonderful exhibits.
HMS Medusa, a former Royal Navy coastal defence boat, was officially adopted by Borough of Poole at a special reception on Friday 1 August.
The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Peter Adams, was pleased to present Alan Watson, Captain, with a scroll in honour of the special relationship the borough has with HMS Medusa. In return Alan Watson presented the Mayor with a pennant from the Medusa Trust.
Verwood residents turned out in force today (Monday 4 August) to commemorate the start of the WW1. Civic leaders, representatives of community groups and parents and children gathered on Ferrett Green at 11am to mark the occasion. The Union and Dorset Flags were raised on two new flag poles at the War Memorial followed by…
Dorset-based vineyard and winery Furleigh Estate has scooped gold and silver medals at the inaugural Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC). Furleigh Estate’s Classic Cuvée 2009 was awarded a gold medal at the awards, while the Blanc de Blancs 2009 won a silver. This new global wine competition was launched by internationally renowned specialist…
