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Big beautiful bikes stored in a small shed in Surrey!

Six classic motorbikes have been discovered in a shed in Surrey by a Dorset-based auctioneers. “Whilst we do like messing…

Cleaning up for Cambodia

by Lorraine Gibson. A schoolgirl has pledged to clean a mile of Dorset beach every week of the year to…

It’s hello to austerity, and goodbye from me

On first glance, the budget (AKA Autumn Statement) wasn’t as bad as many people feared. As I wrote in my…

Sunak could weaken Truss’s strong line

My Private Member’s Bill to reduce the maximum annual increase in pitch fees for park home residents from RPI…

Brian is sole of shoebox appeal

The Rotary Shoebox Scheme has been boosted by 65 Christmas shoeboxes thanks to the efforts of Wimborne Rotarian, Brian…

Community movie to premier in town

by Lorraine Gibson. Two Wimborne schoolboys, a stolen art treasure, a severed head and a barn housing a secret are…

Inspiring charity worker Susan lives to help others

by Lorraine Gibson. After 15 years of dedication, the inspiring and compassionate project manager of Ferndown’s Bus Stop Club charity,…

Help save our band hall!

Verwood Concert Brass (VCB) has been at the heart of Verwood community since 1864 but its future is in…

Charities fair raises £3,000

Nineteen local charities and organisations, manning 30 tables, took part in the Grand Charities Fair organised by Wimborne in Bloom…

A brew ha-ha for residents

by Lorraine Gibson. Christmas cheer came early for residents of a trio of Dorset care homes when they visited Poole…