South West MEP and Member of the Fisheries Committee in the European Parliament, Julie Girling, has reported on the hugely successful voting that took place in the European Parliament in February. She said, “The report on the Common Fisheries Policy was emphatically adopted 502-137. This victory provides for meaningful reform, which will see the restoration of European stocks to sustainable levels. “I am…
Bytheway Field off Leigh Road in Colehill has become the first Suitable Accessible Natural Green Space (SANG) in Dorset. SANGs are designated areas of green space which are intended to provide mitigation for the potential impact of residential development on nearby heathland by preventing an increase in visitor pressure on the heathland. These sites are…
Jade Clark’s family appealed for public help in finding the Volvo XC90 that collided with their daughter’s moped on the A31 on 24 February 2013. The Ringwood teenager died at the scene. She was travelling on the westbound carriageway near Ashley Heath roundabout at around 8.20pm when the accident happened. Jade’s mum Sharon Clark said,…
Annette Brooke MP became a ‘citizen scientist’ last week to help Cancer Research UK fight cancer.
She took five minutes out of her busy parliamentary schedule to take a turn on the new Cell SliderTM website, which could help the charity to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Welcoming the new Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, which received Royal Assent on 28 February, Energy Networks Association Chief Executive David Smith, said: “The passing of these new laws is a fantastic achievement and the effort put in to achieve it should be celebrated by all who have campaigned.
Over £2,500, including matched funding from Barclays Bank, was raised for the ‘In Bloom’ campaign at the recent Wine and Wisdom Quiz.
Dorset’s most celebrated and longest running lumberjack display team, Adam’s Axemen from Bere Regis, Dorset have been secured to wow crowds at this year’s Stock Gaylard Oak Fair with their toe curling displays of axe and saw wielding skills. The team will return to the Oak Fair at the Stock Gaylard Estate near Sturminster Newton,…
The Sovereign Shopping Centre, Boscombe, came alive 22-24 February with the Coastal Bid’s ‘Fashion and Talent’ events. The centre hosted an adult fashion show on the Friday, a children’s fashion show on Saturday and then the talent show live final on the Sunday. Third place went to the fantastic singer Ella Brookes. Jim Van Waltsleben,…
Police investigating the road traffic collision that took the life of a 16-year-old Ringwood girl, Jade Clark on the A31, continue to appeal for the driver of a Volvo XC90 believed to be involved to come forward. The Crimestoppers charity is now offering a reward of up to £1000. Jade was riding a red moped…
Special constables are volunteer police officers who have the same powers as regular police officers, wear the same uniform and are issued with the same equipment. Debi Potter, Chief Officer of the Special Constabulary, said, “Special constables are a vital part of Dorset Police, working alongside full-time officers and police staff, including PCSOs, to make…
