A fascinating slice of history spanning a century
A group of medals and militaria awarded to the one family spanning nearly 100 years are entered into the…
Foundation allocates £85,000 in awards
At their recent meeting, right, the Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) allocated £85,000 for awards…
Tory sleaze – the continuing story
Whilst pondering over the stories of this week I could not stop thinking about the 1960’s Tory government which…
All accept there’s an NHS productivity crisis
Dorset has many thousands of park home residents and others who live in households without a direct relationship with…
Sorry tale of Beeching and the Pines Express
by Lorraine Gibson. In the midst of rolling government and rail unions disputes, a timely piece of railway history will…
E-scooter trial is hailed big success
by Faith Eckersall. The two-year trial of e-scooters in the BCP Council area has been declared a success, with a…
Charity volunteering is a fairy good idea
by Lorraine Gibson. Got some spare time? Want to meet people? Fancy helping others? Then a Dorset charity’s programme of fundraisers…
Shining Diamonds
Lambretta scooter owners staged one of their colourful ride outs in January. This group rolled up in Wimborne Minster Square…
The ’bells are ringing out blooming early
My first sight of this year’s Bluebells was in the woods on the outside of Ferndown on February 1. I…
Quickly ballroom!
A Strictly Extravaganza Gala Dinner held at the Hilton in Bournemouth has raised £25,000 for Forest Holme Hospice in…