Bournemouth-based florist Rebecca Meddings has been set the challenge to design and create a never-ending floral circle for the finals of the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Competition 2013. Taking place between May 21-25, the floral ring competition will celebrate the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and be put on display for…
Police in Gillingham are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a road traffic collision involving an articulated lorry in the town. The incident happened at around 6pm on Wednesday, 10 April, near the substation on the B3081 between Gillingham and Shaftesbury. A 22-tonne white MAN lorry registered to a company…
Ferndown Mayor Cllr Terry Cordery recently presented a cheque from Ferndown Town Council for £450 to Heatherlands Mums & Tots group leader Mary Melbourne. Heatherlands Manager John Hanrahan said, “It’s this type of support from our local town council that will make a great difference to a group of local mums and their children. A big thank you must go to Sally Boult for her help and support.”
Police in Derbyshire are appealing for help from the public nationwide to find a man they want to speak about a series of frauds committed in the county. In the summer of 2009, a man allegedly tricked pub landlords in Derby out of money by claiming to be Danny Kay – the brother of comedian…
The Ferndown In Bloom Committee is asking residents of the town to suggest public areas that could be planted with bulbs and shrubs to enhance the town. Over the last three years, members of the committee with volunteers have planted thousands of bulbs donated by the Haskins Garden Centre, the competition’s sponsor, on the grass…
Chess-crazy students will be hoping to make it checkmate when they pit their wits against Bournemouth’s best young players on 18 April. Over the past 12 months, boys at Harewood College have fallen under the spell of this mind-challenging game – so much so that their new found skills have seen them reach the final…
A man who broke into a house and stole a car in Bournemouth is behind bars after being found guilty. David Ashley Mitchell, 27, entered the property on Lonsdale Road on 18 February 2013 via the front door, stole car keys from inside and drove off in a Honda Civic, which was parked on the…
Dorset Wildlife Trust has welcomed eight aspiring young conservationists on a year-long training programme, aiming to strengthen the conservation workforce and improve job prospects. The Skills for the Future programme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and helps individuals across the country gain the practical skills they need to confidently seek employment in the…
Marking the funeral of former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, Union flags in Dorset are flying at half mast today.
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across East Dorset to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries. A twelve-week public consultation on the recommendations begins today and will end on 8 July 2013. The consultation is open to anyone who wants to have their say on new…