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The event in Christchurch was supposed to take place on Saturday but has been cancelled

Christchurch Christmas lights event cancelled amid severe weather warnings

THE Christchurch Christmas Lights Switch-On event – planned for Saturday night – has been cancelled. Scheduled to take place in…

Poole Lifeboat Station set for special Blue Peter appearance

JOEL Mawhinney from CBBC’s Blue Peter took a trip to Poole recently for some hands-on experience with the Poole…

The 2024 Great Dorset Steam Fair has been cancelled and the event put up for sale

“Financially unfeasible” Great Dorset Steam Fair cancelled for 2025

THE Great Dorset Steam Fair (GDSF) will not be going ahead next year after failing to find a buyer. The…

Comedian Lou Sanders to bring latest show to Poole next year

STAND-UP comedian and Taskmaster champion Lou Sanders will be bringing her latest show to The Lighthouse in Poole next…

TV favourite Ed Byrne to bring award winning show to Wimborne

POPULAR stand-up comedian Ed Byrne will be bringing his latest show Tragedy Plus Time to the Tivoli Theatre in…

Test your brainpower – and raise money for a good cause – at charity quiz night

QUIZ fans are being urged to put their knowledge to the test for a good cause later this month. Learning…

Wimborne Militia will be firing muskets after the Christmas lights switch-on

Wimborne Christmas lights switch-on event details confirmed

MUSKET fire will greet the switching on of the Christmas lights in Wimborne next month. The Wimborne Militia will be…

Victoria Johnstone has organised an event at The Elm Tree in aid of the Future Dreams Charity

Ringwood mum staging charity fundraiser during her own cancer treatment

A RINGWOOD mum is hosting an Evening of Pink charity fundraiser – as she continues her treatment for aggressive…

Maureen Capper, 80, as Madonna on her 1986 album, True Blue. Picture: Louise Ahrens/BCP Council

Pensioners recreate Taylor Swift, Bowie and Adele album covers to highlight ageing stereotypes

ICONIC album covers are being recreated by Dorset pensioners to challenge the stereotypes of ageing. Five older people in the…

‘It’s Snowing’, a watercolour by Rosemary McDonald

Wimborne Art Club announces Christmas Exhibition details

WIMBORNE Art Club’s Christmas Exhibition is taking place next month. Works by WAC members will go on show at Pamphill…