Hospice charity volunteer appeal for busy summer
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is making an appeal for ad hoc fundraising event volunteers to support the hospice in its…
Brownsea Island celebrates its 60th anniversary
THE 60th anniversary of Brownsea Island being opened to the public was celebrated when members of the local community…
Toney case ‘symptomatic of a gambling epidemic’
SPECIALIST lawyers in Swanage have warned that a high-profile gambling case involving a top footballer is the ‘tip of…
Oly’s back in the swim in battle against plastics pollution
DORSET eco swimmer Oly Rush is gearing up for his next dip to raise awareness of the plastic pollution…
How nature reserve is helping the threatened nightjar…
THE number of nightjars at RSPB reserves across England and Wales – including at RSPB Arne in Dorset –…
Plan for new 22m-high 5G mast in Chickerell submitted
PLANS for a new 20-metre tall 5G mast in Chickerell have been submitted. Atlas Tower Group (ATG) has lodged a…
Get in with the Inn Crowd
THE Swanage Mowlem Showbar is set to host Callum Patrick Hughes for a performance of his hit show Thirst. The…
Centaur tank is taking centre stage
FANS of British armour will enjoy a rare opportunity to see a newly restored Centaur tank run for the…
Classic theatre in the open air
HOLME for Gardens at West Holme, Wareham, is the beautiful setting for two classic plays in the open air…
Wildlife artist’s work goes on show
WILDLIFE artist L Paul Matthews is set to stage his spring open house exhibition near Dorchester. Paul chose a career…