Last week, a Christchurch resident celebrated her 100th birthday at Care South’s Queensmead care home, with family who had flown in specially from America for the occasion. Muriel Rae celebrated the day in style, having gone shopping beforehand for a special outfit and treating herself to a manicure and hairdressing session on the day to…
Detectives investigating an alleged armed robbery in Christchurch are renewing their appeal for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward – with five people being arrested. The incident occurred at 3.32pm on Tuesday 30 July 2013 at Hurn post office along Matchams Lane in Christchurch. Two men allegedly threatened staff at the shop with…
A combination of the ubiquitous ‘one careful lady owner’ and a low recorded mileage will always help when it comes to buying or selling a used car. A pleasing array of optional equipment will never hurt, neither will a full service history. But when a car has also been scrutinised by its manufacturer over some…
Youngsters are being invited to ‘Join in Sport’ this week at the Heatherlands Centre, Ferndown and have a go at Ju-Jitsu, football and even on a portable BMX. Join in Sport and have some fun…
Over 35 people turned up to the opening night of the new Electric Car Club at the Heatherlands Centre last Friday evening, 26 July. The centre manager, John Hanrahan said, “Everyone was very friendly. The event is suitable for children, young people and adults alike.” If you are Interested just turn up around 7pm on…
Staff from a New Forest camp site have been nursing sore feet after a 15-hour trek to raise funds for vital conservation work by lovetheforest.
The summer drink drive campaign has concluded in Dorset – with 101 drivers being arrested. Drivers involved in road traffic collisions were automatically breath tested during the campaign – which ran in tandem with the national drink drive campaign between 1 and 30 June 2013. Of those arrested, 22 came after road traffic collisions. Additional…
Entries for the second Purbeck Marathon are coming in fast and the race organisers are advising runners to enter soon to avoid missing out on this unique event. The Purbeck Marathon has already gained a reputation as a well-organised race that is challenging and very scenic.
A vintage Louis Vuitton trunk is to be sold in November by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. Entered by a client in the Minehead area, this trunk was retailed by Vuitton’s London branch at New Bond Street, and was made in the first half of the 20th century. In a typical Vuitton design, the trunk is…
Local artists Margaret Hasted, Sarah Kelly, Kathe Holt and Chris Saunders will be showcasing and selling their artwork as part of two week exhibition from 5-17 August at Church House, Wimborne, in aid of local Poole charity Lewis-Manning Hospice. The four artists will be presenting approximately 100 paintings during the first week, while the second…
