Can you help identify this man
Detectives investigating a suspicious death in Perranporth, Cornwall, have released an artist’s impression of the man they are trying to identify.
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Pulling out all the stops
“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…
Ferndown NeighbourCars – The dog friendly car service
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.
Victorian loco returns to Swanage Railway
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.
Mixed fortunes
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…
Verwood Business flies at Plane Cuisine
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.
Find out about on-the-job training during National Apprenticeship Week
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…
WITNESS APPEAL AFTER ASSAULT IN BOURNEMOUTH
Officers in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after an assault in the Charminster area. The incident occurred between 11pm and midnight on Friday 21 February 2014 on Shelbourne Road. A 32-year-old local man was walking together with a male friend from Charminster Road into Shelbourne Road when he…
Help is at hand for water-logged homes and businesses
The Government has announced a number of ways in which people hit by the winter’s floods can receive financial help to recover from this winter’s events. A range of aid packages can be accessed through Dorset the county’s various district and borough councils. These include: business rate relief for 3 months, council tax rebate for…
Keep Me Posted Campaign receives political boost from Annette Brooke MP
The Keep Me Posted campaign has received a boost from Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole. Annette attended an event in Parliament to raise awareness about the growing trend towards online only bills and statements and the impact this is having on people’s ability to effectively manage their finances Keep Me Posted…