Hilda ticks ‘getting a tattoo’ off her bucket list – at 89
SOME of us have a ‘bucket list’ of things we’d like to try before our time is up. And for…
Dorchester sunflower trail opening tomorrow after surprise bloom
A SPECTACULAR sunflower trail is opening early – after a surprise bloom. Organisers at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester, will…
New opening hours for Dorset libraries move a step closer: Check yours
LIBRARIES in Dorset could see changes to their opening hours under new plans. Dorset Council’s new library strategy was approved…
Hospice charity launches animated video in bid to raise awareness and funds
A HOSPICE charity serving people in Purbeck and beyond has taken to animation in a bid to raise awareness…
Police warning after five garage break-ins in Poole area
POLICE have issued a warning after five garage break-ins in the Poole area. Officers are urging the public to remain…
Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack
THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…
Planning sought for Wimborne slip and slide that’s already open
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a slip and slide attraction near Wimborne – that is already open. The…
Police issue CCTV appeal after Dorchester van theft
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with a van…
Former council offices in Weymouth to be demolished for regeneration
FORMER council offices will be demolished as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project. A plan to knock down the…
Use a Buttholder on the beach in Dorset this summer
HANDHELD ashtrays known as ‘Buttholders’ will be distributed as part of a campaign to keep beaches clean during the…