Luke Stephen Collie, age 24, from Bournemouth, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years for causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He was handed his sentence at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 12 May. On sentencing, the judge stated that he considered Collie posed a significant risk of further sexual offending and…
A Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) patient who had a stroke at the age of just 23 is embarking on two challenges to raise money for the unit which helped her recover. Lucy Mander will take part in the Bournemouth ‘Pier to Pier’ swim on 13 July – almost a year to the day after she…
Well, not quite – it was Anna Heath from Ringwood, but when the mother of five heard she had won £1,000 in mags4dorset’s shop local initiative, CashUnity, there were screams of delight at the end of the phone line. She was presented with her cheque by one of mags4dorset’s directors Ben Pulford and was definitely…
Cllr Robin Cook has been elected as the new chairman of East Dorset District Council. Cllr Cook and his wife Sue came to live in Wimborne from Broadstone in 1987, having moved to Dorset in 1972. He joined local home furnishing retailer Tappers of Wimborne in 1978. During his time there he became closely involved…
The popular Twilight Walk for Women returns to Bournemouth seafront for the fourth year running this June, with all money going towards women’s health services at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Bournemouth Hospital Charity is inviting fundraisers to form a sea of pink and take part in the 1k, 5k or 10k walk along the seafront…
A Dorset police officer has been convicted of five counts of fraud by false representation and sentenced to a community service order. Adam McLean, 38, pleaded guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court on 3 April 2014. On the same day he was sentenced to a community service order to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work…
Cllr Mike Parkes was elected unanimously on 13 May to lead Ferndown Town Council.
Now in its 20th year, Huttons Hair Design in West Parley held a celebratory open day on 6 May to thank all their loyal customers. The salon was packed with well-wishers; a tribute to Huttons special attention to customer care and the appealing atmosphere of the refurbished salon. Staff offered guests a buffet and drinks,…
Active Games For All, the Verwood group who successfully raised funds for fitness equipment and a multi-use games area in the Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground, have now installed two items specifically for those in wheelchairs to exercise. Local resident, Joanna Birley tried out the new equipment watched over by her daughter, Meg and friends. Joanne’s…
A traditional British Barn Dance at Moors Valley Country Park on 3 May was the scene of a celebration between Ferndown families and guests from French twinned town, Segre – proof that the Entente Cordiale is still alive and well. Organised by outgoing Ferndown Mayor, Cllr Pauline Reynolds who is also Chair of the Ferndown…
