Category: Dorset

Having been awarded a major accolade after just one year, Purbeck Marathon is now open for entries.

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop following a collision – with officers also seizing a vehicle believed to have been involved. Sixteen-year-old Jade Clark was struck by a Volvo XC90 as she rode her moped along the A31…

Canford Park Arena’s Dorset Boat Jumble, due to open this weekend (23 March 2013) has been cancelled. Travellers have been the cause of the problem and the organisers have confirmed that although they have moved, there was insufficient time to reorganise the event.Mr Chris Chaddock, from Chaddock and Fox Promotions, who have run the event…

Verwood Rugby Club will be holding a five-mile Great Van Pull around Verwood on Easter Saturday, 30 March. Starting at noon from Verwood Social Club, the gallant 15 (and others) will be taking the strain on their load via retail businesses, the farmers market on Ferrett Green and halting briefly at the town’s hostelries finishing at…

A convicted fraudster who concealed a high value vintage sports car from confiscators is behind bars. Alan Dykes from Poole, 55 years of age, was sentenced for perjury and perverting the course of justice at Bournemouth Crown Court. Originally, Dykes was convicted in 2011 for obtaining a money transfer by deception. A confiscation investigation followed,…

Small businesses must now seize the Chancellor’s wide ranging package of measures to support the economy. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warmly welcomed the Government’s moves to create an employer’s allowance which will mean small businesses will not have to pay National Insurance Contributions (NICs) under £2,000, calling it a bold move from…

East Dorset District Council is donating more than 100 legal books to be used by law students and legal professionals in Zambia.
The Chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Lucy Clark officially handed over seven boxes of books from the Council Offices in Furzehill.

Three students at Ferndown Mini Jitsu Club were recently awarded with their grading certificates by Sensei Rob Hanrahan. Milly gained her second mons and James and Brandon achieved their first mons. Chairman John Hanrahan said, ” It’s fantastic to watch these youngsters progress up the ranks in their Ju-Jitsu and a well done to team…

Businesses in the South are now offering a further £10,000 reward as police continue to investigate a fatal road traffic collision on the A31. Officers are still trying to trace the driver of a Volvo XC90 and urge anyone with information to come forward. The total reward being offered now stands at £15,000. Jade Clark,…

Along-standing Dorset charity has received a donation that will support 50 of the abandoned and cruelly treated animals that it looks after. Margaret Green Animal Rescue was given the money by the Wessex Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Every month in 2013 the Shaftesbury-based company is donating ’50 somethings’ to a charity or good…