Nostalgic ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally
Do you like dressing up in Victorian, Edwardian or pre-Second World Ware period dress? Then this is event is for you.
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Mermaids make a splash at magical Fairy Festival
A Fairy Festival at Swanage was a real crowd-pleaser incorporating a unique mermaid show in a giant tank where mermaids could be seen swimming.
Dorset Council and Swanage Town Council combine to light beacon
Dorset Council and Swanage Town Council have announced plans to jointly light a Beacon this Thursday for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Minor Injuries Unit re-opens at Wimborne’s hospital
The MIU at Victoria Hospital, along with several others in Dorset is re-opening on Friday 1 April with longer opening hours.
Easter fun on the Durlston horizon
From spring seed-bomb making and ‘Wild Wednesdays,’ this Easter break at Durlston Country Park will be full of egg-citement.
Swanage Railway trial train service to Wareham postponed to 2023
A planned trial diesel train service to the main line at Wareham has been postponed until 2023 because of challenging trading conditions and economic uncertainty.
Lateral flow tests needed for community hospital visiting
A number of local hospitals and healthcare settings now require visitors to take a lateral flow test and to prove a negative result.
Controversial time remembered as retired Dorset railwayman greets train
The last Corfe Castle signalman from 1972 was back on the platform to greet a 50th anniversary train marking a controversial moment in time.
Temporary closure of three Dorset MIUs due to staffing difficulties
Staffing difficulties, made more challenging by Covid-19 related absences, have resulted in the planned temporary closure of three Dorset MIUs.
Swanage Railway launches £25,000 appeal to help fund restoration work
A £25,000 appeal has been launched to help fund the restoration of the tender belonging to a unique Victorian T3 class locomotive.