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The first meeting of the Wimborne Minster School Council

Youngsters debate issues at first meeting of new Wimborne group

YOUNG people had their say over town issues at the meeting of a new group in Wimborne. The new Wimborne…

A range of free activities are on offer for young people in Dorset this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Council

Free holiday activities for young people on offer in Purbeck this Christmas

A RANGE of free activities are on offer to children and young people across Dorset this Christmas. Holiday clubs, activities…

Louise Yates talks to youngsters at Wimborne Library

Illustrator visits draw youngsters to Wimborne Library

TWO renowned children’s illustrators have visited Wimborne to encourage young people to use their library. Louise Yates and Mike Brownlow…

Glow Badbury lit up the historic rings for the special event. Pictures: Arts Development Company Jayne Jackson Photography

PICTURES: Glow Badbury lights up landmark rings for special event

THE Badbury Rings lit up the night for a special after-dark event. Glow Badbury – a project coordinated by Dorset…

Winner Wilbur with chair of Planet Wimborne, Linda Bunting

Wimborne youngsters’ environment posters make for colourful competition

COLOURFUL posters spreading an environmental message were created by youngsters as part of a competition in Wimborne. Schoolchildren were encouraged…

Dorset families urged to check on free school meals: Here’s how

FAMILIES are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals – saving them up…

Plans for new special needs school in Wimborne submitted

PLANS for a new special needs school (SEN) in Wimborne have been unveiled. A planning application has been submitted to…

No council-run schools in Dorset or Somerset affected by RAAC scare

DORSET and Somerset Council-controlled schools are not on the list of those with RAAC concrete risks. Both councils have told…

Find a new career – or start learning something new – at Blandford event

ADULTS wanting to boost their employment prospects, learn a new skill or hobby, or change career, can find out…

PICTURES & UPDATES: Students celebrate GCSE exam results

STUDENTS have been picking up their GCSE and other results today. Young people have been turning up at their schools…