Purbeck Gazette

Chris Bradey

Having a home – a fundamental right

On my way for a coffee in Wareham last week, I passed a young man wrapped up in a…

The breastfeeding network dorset is looking for volunteers. Public Domain Pictures/ Pixabay

Could you help breastfeeding mums?

VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to become breastfeeding peer supports for new mums in Dorset. The Breastfeeding Network…

Many varieties of roses are also suited to be grown in pots and containers

Roses: Worthy champions of the garden

Roses have been gracing British gardens for centuries and considering their exceptionally long, abundant flowering period, their diversity of…

Harry and Sandra Redknapp opens retails shop

Harry Redknapp opens charity shop

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has opened its seventh charity shop in Poole High Street. Hospice patrons former Premiership football boss Harry…

Bakers Arms A35 near Poole, Google

Crash car ‘overtook on wrong side of the road’

A VEHICLE was reported to have overtaken a number of vehicles dangerously before a crash near Poole. Police are appealing…

A high tide and rough seas

Tide tables and air pressure

By Nick Reed I thought I’d continue the theme of last month’s Purbeck Gazette article and continue to explore tides….

Staff and children celebrate at Tops Corfe Mullen

Top marks twice over for nurseries

STAFF and children at Tops Wimborne and Tops Corfe Mullen are celebrating a Good rating from schools watchdog Ofsted…

Ian and June Orbell wedding day, 1961 St Mary's Lytchett Matravers

Couple’s memories of the Pines Express

By Lorraine Gibson THE Purbeck Gazette’s recent article about the controversial Beeching Report, the subsequent closure of hundreds of stations…

The Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden, near Corfe Castle

All hands to the pump at mining museum

VOLUNTEERS at Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden have had a busy winter as they prepare for the attraction to…

Drivers rejoice! Roadworks being paused for Easter weekend getaway

DRIVERS will have one less thing to worry about this Easter – roadworks. National Highways has announced it is lifting…