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Big Walk and Wheel Picture: Simon Murray

Dorset children get active in national competition

SCHOOL children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this…

The four winners of the poetry competition on stage at Willow Walk Picture: Wimborne Minster Town Council

Young poets and eco warriors praised for creativity

SCHOOL children in Wimborne Minster have been praised for their creativity following the results of two popular competitions hosted…

Brew Crew tutor Tim Hewitt with students Lucas, Jack, Jaden and Luca Picture: Autism Unlimited

Young baristas have a latte to offer the community.

A TEAM of young trainee baristas from the charity Autism Unlimited are offering their new-found skills to…

New headteacher confirmed for Canford School

PUPILS at Canford School in Wimborne will see a change in leadership in September 2025 as Chris Wheeler has…

The u3a open day will take place at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown

Ferndown u3a hosting open day on Friday

PEOPLE are being urged to ‘live, learn and laugh’ at an open day in Ferndown tomorrow (May 24). The event,…

Floral tributes have been paid to Shaun Colvin at Lytchett Minster School

Floral tributes left at Dorset school to Shaun Colvin, 13, after teen sadly passed away

DOZENS of floral tributes have been laid at a Dorset school after the sad passing of teenager Shaun…

Young people and adults can find opportunities at Dorset Police Cadets. Picture: Dorset Police

New Police Cadet unit launched in Blandford – and adults needed too

YOUNG people in Blandford can now join the newest branch of the Dorset Police Cadets. The new cadet unit officially…

Wimborne Rotary President, Graham West, Sally Way and Susan Ridd from Poole and Bournemouth Read Easy, and Rotarian Brian Dryden

Wimborne Rotary hands over £1,000 to help adults with reading difficulties

A CHARITY that supports adults learning to read has received a £1,000 boost from a Wimborne group. The Wimborne Rotary…

Autism Unlimited CEO Siún Cranny, Lesley Waters, mayor of Christchurch Vivienne Charrett and Vikki Slade, leader of BCP Council

Celebrity chef Lesley Waters on hand to help during official sixth form opening

CELEBRITY chef Lesley Waters gave a helping hand to students at the official opening of a new sixth form…

The child was hit outside Talbot Primary School, in Poole. Picture: Google

Three-year-old hit by car outside Dorset primary school

A THREE-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a car outside a Dorset school. The incident happened at around…