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…
Open gardens event raises £1,400 for Dorset hospital appeal
AN open gardens event raised more than £1,000 for Dorset County Hospital’s new appeal. Cattistock Open Gardens, which ran in…
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…
Camp Bestival reveals out of this world theme for 2024
CAMP Bestival has revealed the fancy dress theme for next year’s festival. Set to run at Lulworth Castle from July…
Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas
LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…
Swanage Disabled Club in call for volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to help disabled people in Swanage. The Swanage Disabled Club meets each Monday…
Sabaton bassist Pär Sundström heading to Dorset – and you could meet him
SABATON bass player Pär Sundström is heading to Dorset – and fans have the chance to meet him. The musician…
Storm Ciarán: Roads and schools closed as Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset battered
A DRIVER was rescued from a vehicle stuck in flood water in the Marston Magna area as Storm Ciarán…
How a Swanage-based firm is tackling gender prejudice in outdoor industries
“WE’RE all the same, why aren’t we all allowed equal access to sports? Why am I pushed into netball…
Low Vision Day event in Dorchester offering advice and support
THE emotional and practical impact of sight loss will be among topics at a special day of events at…