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Public faith in NHS lowest in 20 years

It was a privilege to take part in the four-hour debate on the hot topic of the future of…

Fireworks display organiser fined

A fireworks display that went wrong, destroying a pick-up truck in a dramatic explosion, has resulted in fines and…

Win on Waste celebrates anniversary

Recycling charity Win on Waste is marking its 10th anniversary with an ambitious fundraising target for the year. The charity…

Sienna’s purple patch

by Lorraine Gibson. Sienna Hutchings is a very special little girl. So special, that she has the power to turn…

The write stuff proves big benefit for home residents

The ‘beauty and value’ of handwritten messages has begun bringing joy to residents of two Dorset dementia care homes. It…

Town love story wins hearts of retail judges

by Lorraine Gibson. Forget the Oscars… a sweet film about a young couple who fall in love after an accidental…

Packed audience says thank you for the music

Tribute band ABBAsolutely are widely considered to be one of the best ever ABBA Tribute Acts and it showed…

They did the dash… the Minster dash!

by Tom Scrase. The Wimborne Minster annual pancake race took place on Shrove Tuesday, February 21. The event was held inside…

Jewellery and cash stolen in burglary at Poole property

JEWELLERY and cash were stolen in a burglary at an address in Poole. Police are appealing for information after the…

Dorset-based Repair Shop star helps launch award for young upholsterers

DORSET-based Repair Shop star Sonnaz Nooranvary has helped launch a new award recognising young upholsterers. The upholstery expert’s company, Sonnaz…