Diamonds – the Earth’s treasure
By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham THE diamond is one of the most spectacular gemstones,…
Tuppy’s in the swim for good causes
By Lorraine Gibson TAKING a health-boosting plunge is one of Tuppy Hill’s favourite pastimes, so she uses her love of…
‘Quintessentially English’: A look at cottage gardens
If you’re heading back out into the garden this spring, and you are looking for a new project, why…
Harry gets his gate after a 20-year campaign
CAMPAIGNER Harry Alexander has persuaded Dorset Council to install an accessible gate on a popular path between Worth Matravers…
News from Wareham’s annual town meeting
A new town clerk, a new deputy town clerk and three staff leaving led to a reorganisation of roles…
Dog dash coins in the cash
more than 200 people and their pooches joined in Lewis-Manning’s Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park and raised…
CCTV images released after alcohol stolen from Dorchester Co-op
POLICE are keen to trace this person after alcohol worth around £275 was stolen from a Dorchester Co-op. CCTV images…
Care home’s thank-you gift
A CARE home effort has boosted toys available to younger generations at a Poole nursery. Team members and residents at…
‘Defib’ ready to save lives
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been installed at Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance’s office in Wimborne. The automated external defibrillator (AED)…
Showcase for nature’s riches
PURBECK’S natural riches and its exciting future are set to be celebrated by community group Sustainable Wareham in an…