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…
All hands to the pump at mining museum
VOLUNTEERS at Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden have had a busy winter as they prepare for the attraction to…
Drivers rejoice! Roadworks being paused for Easter weekend getaway
DRIVERS will have one less thing to worry about this Easter – roadworks. National Highways has announced it is lifting…
Museum’s spring attractions
THE award-winning Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne Minster is launching its new temporary exhibition, Tinker, Tailor, Cappuccino Maker,…
The Best Easter family events around Purbeck
You’ve hidden the eggs, made your bonnet, pinned the tail on the bunny, now how do you keep the…
14,000 litres of Poole Harbour spill recovered as shellfish sales advice issued
AROUND 14,000 litres of an oil and water mix that leaked into Poole Harbour at the weekend has been…