Harry gets his gate after a 20-year campaign
CAMPAIGNER Harry Alexander has persuaded Dorset Council to install an accessible gate on a popular path between Worth Matravers…
News from Wareham’s annual town meeting
A new town clerk, a new deputy town clerk and three staff leaving led to a reorganisation of roles…
Dog dash coins in the cash
more than 200 people and their pooches joined in Lewis-Manning’s Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park and raised…
Care home’s thank-you gift
A CARE home effort has boosted toys available to younger generations at a Poole nursery. Team members and residents at…
‘Defib’ ready to save lives
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been installed at Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance’s office in Wimborne. The automated external defibrillator (AED)…
Showcase for nature’s riches
PURBECK’S natural riches and its exciting future are set to be celebrated by community group Sustainable Wareham in an…
Joy taught generations of youngsters how to swim
SWIMMING teacher Joy Grounds, who brought up ten children in Wareham, has died at the age of 92. Joy taught…
Dozens of apartments planned for The Maltings landmark
MORE than 70 apartments could be built if plans to develop a landmark Dorchester building and the surrounding site…
‘Serious reservations’ over barge plans to house asylum seekers
DORSET is set to be home to the first berthed vessel in the UK to be used to house…
Magic of the movies at historic castle
CINEMA alfresco will be coming to 17th century Lulworth Castle this summer. Luna Cinema will be presenting Top Gun: Maverick…