Purbeck Gazette

Laura Beddow

Politics is hard work but worth it

Years ago, I applied for and got a job at a local magazine selling and creating advertising. Three guesses which…

Nick Ireland

County needs better representation

Recent weeks have seen the merry-go-round in central government seemingly come to a halt, resulting in the recent Autumn…

Lewis Manning Healthcare

Carers recruited

A CHARITY for people with life-limiting illnesses has recruited two new healthcare assistants to help and support people, carers…

PHOTO: Bob Harvey

News from Wareham Town Council November

No sooner had the new deputy town clerk Gale Pettifer stepped into post than she was taking minutes at…

The team of volunteers with Luke, right

Giving beavers a head start on dams

By Sara Niven. The young and young at heart enjoyed beavering away, creating dams at two events held recently at…

Beechbank Avenue Pinesprings Drive, Poole Photo: Google

Biker hurt in crash

A BIKER suffered serious injuries in a crash in Poole. The incident occurred at the junction of Beechbank Avenue and…

Pictures: Dorsetbays Photography

Let’s run it again

By Sara Niven. The organisers of a new charity running event say they hope to make it an annual affair…

David Mellor

Former MP named as choir’s patron

A CHOIR celebrating its 75th anniversary has announced a former minister for culture, media and sport as its new…

Sancreed Road, Poole, where the alleged attack took place Picture: Google

Cyclist attacked

A MAN in his 50s was knocked off his bike by a driver – angry after being told to…

Harry Redknapp is among those who have booked a tree collection to help the Lewis-Manning Hospice Picture: Lewis-Manning

Book your tree collection

A CHARITY Christmas tree collection and recycling service is returning this year – with backing from the ‘gaffer’, Harry…