Arts & Entertainment

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
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Mr Magnolia, by Quentin Blake. Picture: Quentin Blake

Blandford youngsters can earn Arts Award at Quentin Blake exhibition

YOUNG people are being given an exciting way in to the arts thanks to a new exhibition of work…

Diverse Abilities charity gearing up for gala ball event

DANCERS at an ‘under the sea’ ball in Poole will be raising much-needed funds for charity as they put…

Iolo Williams (centre left) with the team

BBC film crews on Brownsea Island for Autumnwatch special

THE red squirrels of Brownsea Island will hit TV screens across the country this evening. Cameras from BBC One’s The…

Mayor of Swanage with Purbeck Coast Radio’s volunteer presenters

Swanage-based radio station tunes in to community amid funding crisis

A SWANAGE-based community radio station hosted a special event to raise awareness of what it offers on the airwaves…

Fireworks displays are planned across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

Fireworks displays in Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset & Hampshire: List

FIREWORKS Night is fast approaching – and people across the Vale are preparing to venture into the autumn night…

Marina Renee-Cemmick with her Mural on Kingfisher Ward

Marina’s colourful mural delights youngsters on children’s ward at DCH

CHILDREN at Dorset County Hospital are enjoying a colourful welcome thanks to the work of a renowned artist. Marina Renee-Cemmick,…

Members of the carnival committee and the Friends of Swanage Carnival at the presentation evening after tis year's event

Swanage Carnival hands out £27k to charities – as stalwart steps down

MORE than 20 good causes received donations of more than £27,000 from Swanage Carnival fundraisers – as one…

The May The Toys Be With You exhibition is at the Museum of East Dorset

Feel the Force at Star Wars exhibition

FANS of the film Star Wars will be in for a treat when an exhibition that has…

Damien Lewis

Sunday Times no 1 bestseller Damien Lewis to headline Dorchester Literary Festival

Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author and SAS WW2 expert Damien Lewis will be speaking at the Dorchester Literary Festival…

New ticket sales record set by Swanage School for Matilda the Musical

The SWANAGE School set a new school record when they sold 500 tickets for their upcoming production…