How you could help people in Purbeck get support when they need it
CITIZENS Advice helped a record 94,000 people access food banks and access to charity grants in the first four…
Police thank community after illegal rave near Corfe Castle
POLICE have thanked the community after an estimated 1,500 people attended an illegal rave near Corfe Castle. The gathering -…
Arrests after alleged assault at Duke of Wellington pub in Wareham
A MAN suffered facial injuries in an alleged assault at a Wareham pub. The alleged attack happened at the Duke…
Christchurch woman, 23, fined over lockdown gathering in London
ATTENDING a gathering at an upmarket London address ended in a fine for a 23-year-old Christchurch woman. Maggy Elizabeth Millar,…
£200k funding for Dorset to tackle drug use in young people
DORSET has been handed £200,000 of funding to investigate and reduce demand for drugs among young people. The cash has…
Purbeck man unveiled as housing developer’s first external MD
A DORSET housing firm has appointed an external managing director for the first time in its history. Wyatt Homes, based…
Fishing without a licence in Christchurch ends in £250 fine
FISHING without a licence ended up costing one man an appearance in court. Martin Williamson, c/o Huntsman’s Keep, Gosport Lane,…
Dorset firm recognised for support to on-call firefighters
A DORSET firm has been recognised by the fire service for its support to on-call firefighters. Sunseeker International Ltd, based…
Dorset eco swimmer Oly Rush gearing up for Ithaca challenge
DORSET eco swimmer Oly Rush is gearing up for his next dip to raise awareness of the plastic pollution…
Purbeck school invites governor applications
COMMUNITY-minded people are being urged to consider becoming a school governor. The Purbeck 11-18 Academy School has issued an invite…