PICS: Blandford Repair Cafe marks a year of saving items from the tip
A YEAR of repairing and reusing items was marked in Blandford last month. Volunteers at Blandford Repair Cafe gathered to…
Teen identified after CCTV appeal over alleged hate crime at Christchurch shop
UPDATE: Dorset Police has confirmed a teenage girl has been identified after an appeal over an alleged hate crime…
CCTV appeal after Man in 70s assaulted at Verwood fireworks display
TWO men – including one in his 70s – were assaulted at a fireworks display in Verwood after a…
Parkinson’s Christchurch branch could close unless new volunteers found
A CHARITY that supports people affected by Parkinson’s in Christchurch and the surrounding areas has issued an urgent appeal…
Veterans’ Dinner offering free meals to ex-service personnel and families
VETERANS and ex-service personnel can enjoy a free dinner at a Wimborne care home. On Thursday (November 9), staff and…
Transport group in dire need of drivers and coordinators
A VOLUNTARY group that provides transport to medical appointments for those without transport is struggling to recruit volunteer drivers…
PICTURES: West Moors care home enjoys musical fancy dress fun on Halloween
SPIRITS were well and truly lifted at a Dorset care home during a hauntingly good party for residents. The Halloween…
Fears over elderly in energy bill arrears as winter appeal launched in Dorset
MORE people than ever could find themselves in arrears on their energy bills this winter, a Dorset charity has…
NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend
SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…
XR Wimborne campaigners join regional demonstration in Bath
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners from Wimborne joined a regional demonstration in Bath last weekend. On Saturday (October 28), members of Extinction Rebellion…