Purbeck Gazette

The new version on the path between Worth Matravers and the South West Coast Path

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…

PHOTO: Simon Barnes

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…

Lewis-Manning’s Muddy Dog Dash is set to take place in March

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…

Team members and residents at Care South’s Dorset House bought toys for children who attend Muddy Boots Nursery School.

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…

A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been installed at Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance’s office in Wimborne.

‘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)…

Experts representing wildlife and environmental groups will attend a fair at Wareham town hall PHOTO: Brian Mounsher/Pixabay

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 Grounds in the pool

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…

Shape of things to come?: How The Maltings and Maltings Muse could look IMAGE: BSDC Halo Developments

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…

The Bibby Stockholm, off Portland

‘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…

Lulworth Castle

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…