Who will be Dorset’s Town of Culture 2026?
Four towns have made the shortlist to become Dorset’s Town of Culture in 2026: Ferndown, Sherborne, Swanage & Purbeck, and Wimborne.
Police arrested four men and one woman on suspicion of motor vehicle theft and other offences including modern slavery.
Wimborne’s annual festive parade drew huge crowds and enjoyed sunny weather.
In a Christmas atmosphere, children were able to enjoy stories read to them by teachers whilst enjoying hot chocolate and treats.
The Museum of East Dorset’s new events and programming officer is Aidan Hill who lives in Corfe Mullen.
Join the Museum of East Dorset as a learning and education volunteer and you will be able to travel back in time.
Savoury snacks, cakes, mince pies and boxes of chocolates filled five large boxes to be donated to the food bank.
Taking inspiration from the Yellow Pages’ ‘Fly Fishing’ by JR Hartley advert, the film shows you can find anything you need in the town.
A series of candle events organised by Lewis-Manning Hospice Care raised over £23,000 for charity.
Cllr Jeff Hart hosted a Mayor’s Brunch at The Olive Branch in Wimborne with performances from local schools.