For the love of it
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.
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101 arrests during drink drive campaign
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…
Time running out for marathon entries
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.
Ever wanted a Louis Vuitton trunk?
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…
Art on sale in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice
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…
Dementia care enhanced
Care staff from Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole have been recognised at an awards ceremony after completing a course for the care and support of people with dementia. The ceremony, which took place at Allendale House in Wimborne, celebrated care staff success in achieving a QCF Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia. The awards were…
Verges bloom in a riot of colour
A number of sites in Christchurch are now a riot of colour thanks to Christchurch Council’s policy of sowing wild flowers. The wild flowers help wild life and provide visually pleasing sites while reducing the number of cuts needed in these areas. A wide variety of seeds have been sown, including cornflowers, poppies, toad flax,…
Thoughts and prayers needed for Leila
The incident, in which a cyclist collided with a pedestrian, occurred at 2.25pm on Friday 26 July along Pinecliff Road by the entrance to Branksome Beach.
Hyde Mews – only four remaining
The doors to the stunning new showhome at Hyde Mews, Christchurch are now open to home buyers keen to seize the opportunity to buy a brand new home in the heart of this popular harbour town. Cllr Ray Nottage, leader of Christchurch Borough Council, joined by Cllr Sue Spittle, portfolio holder for housing, Christchurch BC…