Bournemouth welcomes Flotsam and Jetsam to land train fleet
Named in a competition, land trains Flotsam and Jetsam have now joined Bournemouth’s train fleet and their winning names were chosen from over 600 entries.
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Council gives £1,000 boost to volunteer road safety initiative
Doc Bike, a lifesaving road-safety initiative aiming to reduce motorcycle deaths, is getting much-needed support from the Borough of Poole council.
Serious collision in Christchurch – witness appeal
Officers investigating a serious injury collision in Christchurch are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward.
Return of the Red Post at Bloxworth
The famous Red Post at Bloxworth has returned to its original glory after undergoing refurbishment as part of a collaborative project.
Chris Harris launches Beaulieu’s new-look World of Top Gear
Top Gear presenter Chris Harris gave an exclusive precision driving demonstration for visitors to Beaulieu at the launch of the new-look World of Top Gear.
Banning new petrol and diesel car sales from 2040 “will cost trillions” says FairFuelUK Campaign
FairFuelUK Campaign says new government scheme to ban all new diesel and petrol cars by 2040 will cost trillions to consumers and the economy.
Dorset’s first ‘Bikerdown!’ course success
Dorset’s first ‘Bikerdown!’ safety initiative event has taken place at the Safewise Centre in Bournemouth.
Trial road closure in Poole Park reopened
A partial road closure that was being trialled in Poole Park as part of the bid for Heritage Lottery Funding will be fully reopened on Saturday 30 July.
Teen on last train to Wareham in 1972 chuffed to drive diesel 45 years later
A teenager who travelled on the last British Rail train from Swanage to Wareham in 1972 has, 45 years later, driven the first timetabled diesel train to carry passengers from Norden along four miles of newly upgraded line – to within sight of Wareham.
Gravel Hill closure starts Sunday 24 July – plan ahead advised
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys while Gravel Hill in Poole is closed for a £3.9 million scheme of major road improvements.