Ferndown Middle School has said a sad farewell to a much cherished and dedicated Chairman of Governors. Mr Mike Downton. He has retired after almost 18 years of tirelessly volunteering at Ferndown Middle School. Fondly known by the pupils as ‘Mars Bar Mike’ for his never-ending supply of Mars bar awards, he has diligently supported…
A man from Kent has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The court heard how 58-year-old Brian Hampton was driving his Volvo XC90 along the A31 near Ashley Heath roundabout at…
An exhibition of original artwork by local artist Marilyn Allis will take place 18-20 October from 11am-4pm at the Studio, East Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford DT11 9AW
Police in Wareham are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a fail to stop road traffic collision near Corfe Castle. The incident happened at around 10.20pm on Thursday 12 September 2013 along East Street. A number of employees working for a water company were carrying out emergency repairs by the…
A mountain bike was stolen in Wyke, Weymouth between 7.30pm on 31 August and 7.25am on 1 September. Unbelievably, it was removed off the top of a blue Audi estate car parked outside a house on Connaught Road. The Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp mountain bike is very distinctive with a red and white frame, white…
The Australian-born academic and feminist Germaine Greer was the latest in a growing list of strong inspirational speakers to visit Sherborne Girls in Dorset.
Moyles Court School proudly marked the opening of their new tennis and multi-sports courts today.
Bradley Dent from Ferndown Upper School (seen on the far right of the photo) has just returned to school triumphant after his team snatched the bronze medal, following four intense matches in the Sainsbury’s School Games representing England South for Wheelchair Basketball. The 15-year-old who has a passion for his sport and trains six times…
Detectives investigating an alleged attempted murder in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward – with one man arrested. At 5.30pm on Monday 16 September 2013 officers were called to an incident along Sea View Road in which two men sustained serious, but not life threatening injuries. A cordon has…
Congratulations to Steven Way, the winner of this year’s Purbeck Marathon. He also won the inaugural race in 2012. The first lady home was Rhiannon Shepherd. The next Purbeck Marathon will take place on 14 September 2014.
