Large heath fire breaks out on Dorset/Wiltshire border
A LARGE fire broke out at a heathland area in Bransgore at the weekend. Crews from across Hampshire and Dorset…
Ringwood care home residents share memories of VE Day
STAFF and residents at a care home in Ringwood welcomed the community to join in with special celebrations to…
VE Day 80 marked with poignant wreath-laying ceremony in Christchurch
A SOLEMN commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day took place in Christchurch last Thursday…
Wimborne Marks VE Day 80 with tributes, beacon lighting, and canon salute
WIMBORNE Minster’s community came together on Thursday (May 8) to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory…
Elderly friendship clubs in Dorset SAVED following closure fears
CLUBS described as a “lifeline” to their members in Dorset have been saved following fears they would close. Charity Brendoncare…
New police boats will ‘help keep people safe’ along Dorset coastline
DORSET Police has welcomed two new vessels which they say will help find people missing at sea as well…
Wimborne Rotary members gather to mark 75 years with special lunch
LAST month saw a special lunch held to mark 75 years of Wimborne Rotary. It was on April 17, 1950,…
Sturminster Marshall church’s fundraising efforts sees it win award
ST Mary’s Church in Sturminster Marshall is officially the best fundraising parish of the year for Dorset Historic Churches. This…
Care home marks VE Day with songs, stories and afternoon tea
STAFF at a care home in Landford pulled out all the stops so residents could enjoy a special VE…
Man charged over arson rampage which damaged vehicles in Wimborne
A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with 18 counts of arson after vehicles were damaged in Wimborne and…