More than 150 embroidered panels take viewer on coast path trip
EMROIDERY fans can take a trip along the South West Coast Path – without leaving an exhibition in Dorset. To…
Child flown to hospital after crash near Wareham
A CHILD was taken to hospital by air ambulance after a crash near Wareham. The incident, which involved two cars,…
Rail minister lets trains take the strain during Purbeck visit
RAIL minister Huw Merriman took a trip on the Swanage Railway during an informal visit this week. The MP (Con,…
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…