Small statue of greatest Briton
A small bronze statue of Sir Winston Churchill, widely regarded as the greatest Briton to have ever lived, comes…
Another month, yet another Budget
I recall that, once upon a time, the Budget was something that happened in the spring and a battered…
Having a home – a fundamental right
On my way for a coffee in Wareham last week, I passed a young man wrapped up in a…
Could you help breastfeeding mums?
VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to become breastfeeding peer supports for new mums in Dorset. The Breastfeeding Network…
Roses: Worthy champions of the garden
Roses have been gracing British gardens for centuries and considering their exceptionally long, abundant flowering period, their diversity of…
Harry Redknapp opens charity shop
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has opened its seventh charity shop in Poole High Street. Hospice patrons former Premiership football boss Harry…
Crash car ‘overtook on wrong side of the road’
A VEHICLE was reported to have overtaken a number of vehicles dangerously before a crash near Poole. Police are appealing…
Tide tables and air pressure
By Nick Reed I thought I’d continue the theme of last month’s Purbeck Gazette article and continue to explore tides….
Top marks twice over for nurseries
STAFF and children at Tops Wimborne and Tops Corfe Mullen are celebrating a Good rating from schools watchdog Ofsted…
Couple’s memories of the Pines Express
By Lorraine Gibson THE Purbeck Gazette’s recent article about the controversial Beeching Report, the subsequent closure of hundreds of stations…