Unexpected Eagle encounter
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.
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Highcliffe residents asked for view on Highcliffe shopping centre
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…
Christchurch commemorates start of World War 1 at Lights Out event
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…
Summer drink drive campaign
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…
Art in the sunshine – Sculpture on the Beach 2014
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.
Borough of Poole adopts former Navy defence boat
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 commemorates the start of WW1
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…
Furleigh Estate winery scoops medals
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…
Boscombe targeted in drug operation
Police in Bournemouth can confirm that a total of 38 people have been arrested and 34 charged following an extensive operation to tackle drug misuse in the Boscombe area of the town. On Tuesday 15 July 2014 Dorset Police started one of the biggest operations in the county in recent years, in which officers pro-actively…
Parish councils celebrate £60,000 Eco windfall
TWO Dorset parish councils are celebrating a £60,000 windfall.
Eco Sustainable Solutions has donated £30,000 each to West Parley Parish Council and Hurn Parish Council.
The donations follow planning approval for new solar farms covering 291 acres on land bordering Eco’s Parley site.