Flying Scotsman steaming into Swanage
World Famous ‘Flying Scotsman’ – to be reunited with a rare Devon Belle Pullman observation carriage for the first time in almost 50 years in Swanage Railway
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Historic Locomotive to haul trains in Purbeck during half term week
An historic main line steam locomotive that headed the last British Rail steam train 50 years ago is to haul passenger trains between Norden, Corfe Castle, Harman’s Cross, Herston and Swanage during the forthcoming Half Term Week.
Illegal waste carriers targeted in Purbeck
Early-morning spot-checks of vans have recently been taking place in Purbeck in a bid to catch people who illegally transport or dump rubbish.
Newly built Bere Regis school up for national award
The new Bere Regis primary school, which was completed in December 2016, has been shortlisted for the Civic Building of the Year Awards.
Final countdown to Swanage Carnival
The final countdown has started to this year’s Swanage Carnival with more than 100 events lined up for the week-long celebration.
Arrest made following fatal collision near Bere Regis
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision near Bere Regis.
New funding available for landscape enhancement
A fund totalling £1.7 million is now open for applications from individuals, groups and organisations for the landscape around Wytch Farm oilfield in Purbeck.
Delays to second year of Wareham train service trial
A project to restore and upgrade two former British Railways 1960s heritage diesel trains to exacting main line standards is to delay the second year of the Swanage Railway’s pioneering trial train service to Wareham.
Appeal for information following sheep worrying incident near Swanage
Officers are appealing for information from the public after an incident of sheep worrying near Swanage.
Running headlong into a marriage proposal in the Bovington half marathon
Here’s some exciting news about mags4dorset’s account manager and running enthusiast Mark Beechey, and his partner Kirstie Foweraker.