Purbeck Gazette

Sculptures by the Lake

Scultpure by the Lakes redesigned

By Sara Niven. THE award-winning Sculpture by the Lakes has undergone a redesign. The premises, at Pallington, just east of Dorchester,…

The bus would be similar to this vehicle Picture: Citizens Advice

Appeal to fund Citizens Advice bus

A BUS offering help, support and advice during the cost of living crisis could be hitting the road in…

Rosemary Lunt and Diann March with chair of trustees, Alan Breakwell

Volunteers’ 40 years of dedication

A PAIR of Citizens Advice volunteers with a combined service of more than 40 years have retired from their…

Purbeck Swimming Pool

Free swimming on offer to young people over the Christmas break

YOUNG people can enjoy free swimming this Christmas. Dorset Council residents under the age of 16 are able to access…

The scheme is seeing hundreds of trees and hedgerows planted

Could you help tree-planting effort?

by Lorraine Gibson. ‘HOW great would it be to take shade with your family or friends in your local park…

Sopers Lane Christchurch. Photo: Google

Youths injured in masked attack

A GROUP of masked youths attacked two teenagers in Christchurch, leaving the victims with head injuries. The incident unfolded at…

Disabled parking spot

Extra benefits for blue badge holders

DORSET drivers with a blue badge can now apply for a special permit allowing them to park in council-run…

MT Rainey

New chief for Lighthouse charity

A FORMER TV executive has taken over as chair of the Poole Arts Trust, the charity that runs the…

Thomas David Brown was jailed for five years after the gun was found in his room at the George Hotel

Man jailed after hotel gun find

A MAN has been jailed after a firearm was found in a hotel room in Poole. Thomas David Brown, of…

Ian Davey and Chrisy McBride of the carnival committee with Dave Nolan and Jane Lewis from ACT

Wareham events give charity boost

TWO major events in Wareham have benefited a charity that supports people and families through difficult times. The Allison Campbell…