Dorset-based Condor Ferries is preparing to welcome passengers back to Weymouth port for the first time as services resume once again next month. Reconstruction work on the ferry berth is almost complete, with less than one month to go before passengers can once again travel on ferry services between Weymouth, the Channel Islands and France.…
Concerns are growing for Dorset Wildlife Trust and other conservation organisations that the protection of the environment has become less of a priority at time when many traditional funding sources for charities have been reduced or withdrawn. Kick-starting economic growth has become the main focus for the country, but this coincides with a significant decline…
Lyndon Stein, the 49-year-old who absconded from HMP Springhill in Aylesbury and went on an armed robbery spree has been arrested and is being held in custody. Steins robbery spree started at a hair salon in Oxfordshire on April 30. On May 5 he struck again, this time at Thomas Cook in Clifton in Bristol…
Three larger-than-life badgers may cause you to do a treble take at the roundabout near the Hall & Woodhouse brewery in Blandford, just so you can assure yourself that they are not real. Hall & Woodhouse, brewer of Badger beers, approached local artist Helen Godfrey to design a sculpture, which captures the essence of the…
The Shillingstone Railway Project in North Dorset is celebrating following the presentation of a substantial cheque from the leading model railway manufacturer Bachmann Europe.
Over £700 was raised recently by staff at Punch and Judy Bakery in Bridport for Autism Wessex. The adrenaline fuelled fundraiser involved the owners Sally and Steve Lawrence and five members of staff taking part in a Zorbing challenge supported by the local community who raised the impressive sum in sponsorship money for the charity.…
Police are appealing for further information to find a man who is wanted in connection with armed robberies across the country. Lyndon Stein, 49, absconded from HMP Springhill in Aylesbury on April 29. This week Stein (pictured), targeted a Santander bank in St Helens town centre. His robbery spree started at a hair salon in…
Police in Bournemouth are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man. Michael Callaway, 49-years-old, was last seen at his home address in the Talbot Wood area at approximately 9.30pm on Friday 7 June and went missing shortly after. He has not been well recently and does not have his daily medication with…
Celebrating its 21st birthday this year, Lewis-Manning Hospice is delighted to announce a Sunflower Party on June 22 at the Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth sponsored by Care Dynamics. The evening of entertainment and fundraising includes an arrival drink served by the Cheeky Buff Butlers, 3 course meal and half a bottle of wine, as well as…
The atrium of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital was abuzz with activity yesterday as patients, the public and staff took part in the annual open day. Visitors found out about the different services available at the Trust and got involved with the interactive displays hosted by a range of departments. Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Paula…