Dorset sculpture park wins global ‘botanic garden’ accolade
A DORSET sculpture park and art venue has been handed a prestigious honour enjoyed by just 83 locations around…
Roadworks removed ahead of August Bank Holiday getaway
ALMOST 1,000 miles of roadworks will be lifted across the UK this bank holiday weekend. National Highways has announced the…
Man had his Rolex watch stolen as he waited for a taxi in Poole
A MAN waiting for a taxi in Poole was robbed of his Rolex watch in a late-night attack. The incident…
Latest NHS strike adds to ‘thousands of appointments’ postponed
NHS services in the South West are facing ‘significant disruption’ due to strikes, staff holidays and sickness, and warm…
Appeal for hosts for Ukrainians on country’s independence day
AUGUST 24 is an important day for Ukrainians – for it marks the anniversary of the day the country…
‘Live honestly’: Advice from Poole centenarian Frank on his big day
‘LIVE as honestly as you can and take care of those closest to you.’ That’s the advice newly-turned 100-year-old Frank…
How Purbeck got its own 14ft totem pole!
A COLOURFUL new landmark has risen at a Purbeck beauty spot – a 14ft totem pole! The landmark sculpture has…
Amazing matchstick naval fleet sailing into Dorset this week
A NAVAL fleet made entirely out of matchsticks and their boxes will take to the seas of Nothe Fort…
Woman in 60s sexually assaulted in Poole street
A WOMAN in her 60s was sexually assaulted as she walked along a Poole street in broad daylight. The incident…
More hospital appointments to be postponed during NHS strike
SOME hospital appointments will be postponed this week as consultants in Dorset join a nationwide strike. The industrial action, part…