Christchurch Borough Council has engaged Earlcoate Construction, specialists in civil engineering and coastal defence, to undertake emergency works at Avon and Friars Cliff beaches. An unprecedented sequence of winter storms, resulting in the lowest beach levels seen for over 40 years, has exposed dangerous ageing timber groyne structures. During the most recent storm on 14…
Former Salisbury MP, Robert Key, entertained an audience at Wimborne Minster last Saturday and spoke about the heritage of the minster church, his life in parliament and his current role in General Synod.
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital proudly unveiled its new CT scanner on Friday, the first of its kind in the world, enabling Dorset patients to benefit from the very latest technology and improving the quality of their care. Trust Chief Executive Tony Spotswood cut the ribbon on the New Generation Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanner at…
Detectives investigating a suspicious death in Perranporth, Cornwall, have released an artist’s impression of the man they are trying to identify.
“I am so grateful,” said Jude Todd, Co-ordinator of Nightstop, based in Ringwood, “To the Rotary Club of Ringwood for standing out in the cold shaking their tins prior to Christmas.” She received a cheque for £1,000 from Rotary President Michael Lingam-Willgoss at one of their Tuesday meetings at Greyfriars and went on to say…
Mike and his guide dog Wilson recently moved to Ferndown from London.
Determined not to be confined to his home, Mike and Wilson regularly attend various clubs in Ferndown and can frequently be seen walking to and from the Ferndown centre.
The Isle of Purbeck will be going back more than a century when the volunteer-led Swanage Railway stages its first London and South Western Railway Weekend – starring a unique Victorian steam locomotive from the National Collection.
There were mixed fortunes for Wimborne Town last week as they beat Swindon Supermarine on home turf at Cuthbury in midweek, but suffered defeat in their trip to Mangotsfield United on Saturday. Looking to build on their victory over league leaders Merthyr Town the previous Saturday, the Magpies left it late to grab the points…
A successful Annual General Meeting was held by Verwood Business at Plane Cuisine on 27 February. Chairman Philip Moses said he had seen the growth of the Chamber in both active membership and the progress and expansion in terms of providing support for local businesses. He added, “…our business breakfast meetings and the informative ‘How to…’ events have frequently provided a wealth of valuable and interesting free professional advice.” In conclusion, he said he would be standing down and wished the new Chair every success.
Dorset County Council is encouraging young people to find out more about on-the-job training, as part of National Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March). The week, co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy. Young people are now required to stay in…