Thousands turn out as Swanage Carnival Week gets underway
THOUSANDS braved some unsettled weather for the beginning of Swanage Carnival Week. Saturday (July 29) saw the streets lined with…
PICTURES: Fans flock to 15th Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle
CAMP Bestival Dorset is underway. The 15th edition of the festival, founded by DJ Rob da Bank, opened its gates…
Dorchester sunflower trail opening tomorrow after surprise bloom
A SPECTACULAR sunflower trail is opening early – after a surprise bloom. Organisers at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester, will…
Planning sought for Wimborne slip and slide that’s already open
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a slip and slide attraction near Wimborne – that is already open. The…
Free dance workshops for youngsters in Swanage
YOUNGSTERS can put their best feet forward at free dance workshops in Swanage. The town library will be the venue…
Model railway show steaming into Swanage next month
A MODEL railway exhibition will steam back into Purbeck next month. The event will take place at Harman’s Croft Village…
Toploader to headline Music By The Sea festival in Swanage
MUSIC fans will be dancing in the moonlight when Toploader headline a festival in Swanage. Music By The Sea takes…
Enjoy fireworks on fundraising cruise around Poole Harbour
A SUMMER cruise around Poole Harbour will raise vital funds for a good cause. Disability charity Diverse Abilities will host…
See the Purbeck of yesteryear at Swanage Railway event this weekend
LIFE in the Isle of Purbeck in years gone by will be recreated at an event this weekend. Swanage Railway…
Discover a different Dorset
LOCALS and tourists alike may think they know Dorset, but in his new book author and publisher Jon Woolcott…