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Macmillan Cancer Support has launched its annual appeal for cyclists to take part in this year’s Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride that takes place on Sunday 6 July.
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Local Adults with Disabilities Need You!
Diverse Abilities Plus, the only charity in Dorset that supports children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities, is giving the local community an opportunity to work within its supported living team. It is encouraging those that are looking for a new career in care to attend a recruitment event on Monday 10 March…
Two arrested after robbery in Fordingbridge
Police are appealing for information after the driver of a security van was robbed outside Tesco Express in Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge at approximately 11.10am on Wednesday, March 5. A man approached the G4S driver, threatened him with a knife, and demanded that a cash box was handed over. Following the robbery the man got into…
A journey through the horrors of WWII gives students a real lesson in history
Some of the most harrowing passages of history were brought to life for a group of New Forest students after they walked in the footsteps of Holocaust victims.
Bournemouth officially a Fairtrade town
Residents of Bournemouth can proudly say their town is recognised for caring about how food is trading around the world. This follows the exciting news that Bournemouth Council’s application to achieve Fairtrade status for the town has been successful. The Council has been working with the community as part of their campaign to deliver…
Free Home Compost Workshop
With spring just around the corner, Poole residents are being invited to attend a free home compost workshop on Saturday 8 March. This half-day course from Borough of Poole will teach local food growers and gardeners how to produce compost to cover their growing needs, save money and replenish the soil fertility. You will learn…
Fail to stop collision in Bournemouth
At 5.10 pm last night (Wednesday) two boys aged four and seven were knocked over by a red VW Polo in Wimborne Road, Kinson. The female driver of the VW stopped and spoke briefly but then left the scene without providing her details. Inspector Matt Butler of the Dorset Police Traffic Unit said “We are…
My boy Jack!
Gary Bailey, an avid Cherries fan, is taking part in the Onesie Walk at AFC Bournemouth to raise funds and awareness for Autism Wessex.
Successful operation to tackle metal theft
Dorset Police carried out a day of action to tackle criminals involved in metal theft and the disposal of stolen goods. On Friday 28 February 2014, officers from Dorset Police and the Environment Agency staged stop-checks at Ferndown Industrial Estate to target those involved in the illegal trade of scrap metal. The day of action…
Excitement at Christchurch charity pancake races
There was great excitement on Pancake Tuesday (4 March) in Christchurch as teams took part in charity pancake races to launch this year’s Christchurch Food & Wine Festival.