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Experience the magic of Christmas in Swanage with The Polar Express

CHILDREN can experience the magic of Christmas this year by hopping on The Polar Express train ride in Swanage…

Hedgerow harvest to help nature thrive in Purbeck

VOLUNTEERS are needed to harvest berries and seeds from hedgerows so they can be planted to create a wildlife-rich…

Plans submitted for new community sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC

PLANS have been submitted to build a new high quality sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC and…

New owners for Dorset Adventure Park

SCHOOL residential and activity specialist Cumulus Outdoors has expanded its offering by purchasing Dorset Adventure Park. The popular leisure destination features…

Increased police patrols for Poole street after arson incidents

POLICE are stepping up patrols on Princess Road in Poole after a series of arson incidents throughout the year. A…

Baby orangutan finds new family at Monkey World

A 12-week old orangutan, whose mother could not feed him, has joined his new family at Monkey World in…

81-year-old Ita from Poole celebrates 50-year career in care

ITA Graven has no plans on retiring – despite recently marking half a century of looking after care home…

The Gainsborough Care Home, in Ulwell Road, Swanage. Picture: Google

Three people found dead at Swanage care home

THREE people have died in ‘unexplained’ circumstances at a Swanage care home. Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home,…

Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand

A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…

Man dies after being pulled from Poole Quay

POLICE have confirmed a man has died at The Quay in Poole despite efforts by emergency services. Dorset Police received…