Man sentenced over tragic crash that killed ‘superhero’ Jill Crisp in Christchurch
A MAN has avoided jail after admitting causing the death of a 79-year-old woman by careless or inconsiderate driving. Jill…
Schools closed as snow hits in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire: Full list
DOZENS of schools are closed today after snow hit Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire overnight. Children will be rejoicing as they…
Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence Literary landmarks re-opening this month
THREE literary landmarks in Dorset are set to re-open this month. Hardy’s Cottage, the childhood home of novelist and poet…
Quick cake in a coffee mug
Quick and easy, a mug cake will satisfy sweet cravings and can be whipped up in of minutes from…
When do the clocks go forward in the UK – and why?
THE evenings are getting longer as spring approaches. And the question on everyone’s lips is – when do the clocks…
Queen Victoria’s sketchbook sold by Sherborne auction house
A SKETCHBOOK that once belonged to Queen Victoria – and was due to go up for auction in Sherborne…
Volunteers wanted to help patients at Dorset hospital
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to join a group dedicated to helping patients at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). People are being…
Dorset ‘convicts’ released from prison after raising charity cash
PRISONERS at a Dorset jail – serving time for crimes including ‘being a fair-weather football fan’ – had to…
Indiana Jones, Warhorse and more in new Tank Museum exhibition
HOLLYWOOD names like Indiana Jones and Warhorse will feature in a new exhibition at a Dorset museum. On April 1,…
Celebration of the sea in music at the Mowlem
THE Mowlem in Swanage is the venue for a nautical musical journey with members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra…