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The very model of a leading attraction

Celebrations including a buffet dinner for volunteers, a visit by local MP Michael Tomlinson and the near completion of…

Roman discovery is a villa of society

by Faith Eckersall. It’s 80 years since the first official dig commenced at the Roman villa near Fordingbridge. The story of…

Centenerian soccer star Stan’s the man

A football-loving resident from Wickmeads care home in Tuckton near Christchurch enjoyed a very special 100th birthday celebration with…

High-flying Ethan engineers a career

An autistic student with a passion for engineering was only four days into his work experience when the company…

‘Let’s get the jab done’ says NHS

Dorset Healthcare says that, with Covid-19 still spreading in our communities there are lots of opportunities to grab whichever…

Take a picnic, not a barbecue

If the school holidays mean you will be visiting one of Dorset & Wiltshire’s local heathlands or outdoors spaces…

Enjoy the meteors: no telescope needed

Night sky events with Bob Mizon MBE of the Wessex Astronomical Society On August 11th -13th, wrap up warm and stay…

Increasing threat of sewage in our water

by Lorraine Gibson Human faeces in our water represents ‘a serious public health issue for government and regulators and it…

Surf’s Pup!

You’d be barking to miss this dog fest! Britain’s only surf contest for canines, the UK Dog Surfing Championships is…

Under-14s are champions of the UK

After retaining the ENG Southern Conference title, Poole entered into the grand finals in good form. The Dorset-based side would…