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Michael Tomlinson

Voters will need photo ID in elections

OVER the last month or so I have been out and about in the constituency on Fridays and at…

Transport Minister Richard Holden says microchipping is the best way of reuniting owners with pets that have been killed or stolen

Cat ‘chips’ law on way

LEGISLATION that would make it law to have a pet cat microchipped is set to be introduced ‘in the…

Phils Happy Dogs

Introducing Phils Happy Dogs

Hi, my name is Phil. Along with Amy and my two dogs, Buddy and Wendy, we are Phils Happy…

Dog training

How to get – and keep – your dog’s focus and attention when training

THE Dog’s Trust on the first steps when training your dog… Getting focus and attention from your dog is the…

Education watchdog Ofsted gave Poole Day Nursery & Preschool in Denmark Lane a ‘Good’ rating following an inspection

Nursery awarded ‘Good’ rating

STAFF and children at Tops Poole are celebrating a ‘Good’ rating from education watchdog Ofsted following a recent inspection. Poole…

The items were stolen from Guardhouse Sports

Bikes – and a helmet – stolen in raid

FIVE bikes and a cycle helmet were stolen in a raid at a store in Christchurch. Thieves targeted Guardhouse Sports,…

The Nutley Farm cheque presentation (from left): Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance chief executive Charles Hackett, Julian Hubbuck, ‘Parsnip’ the reindeer, Anne Roots and charity supporter engagement officer Becky Heath

£10,467 thank you to air ambulance

RED-nosed reindeer did their bit to pull in more than £10,000 for charity. The 2022 Nutley Farm Christmas Lights and…

Neve in rain and 50 mph winds at Sandbanks and out dog walking

Neve puts her best foot forward for children

By Lorraine Gibson. CARING Hayeswood School, Wimborne, pupil Neve Farrell decided she wanted to help children after hearing about Emily…

Victorian Locomotive at Swanage Railway

Appeal to restore historic locomotive

RAILWAY enthusiasts are hoping to bring a Victorian locomotive back into use for the first time in around 75…

Brewers Arms, Martinstown, owners Leanne and Ben Carter with one of their sons and Roelie Newman, from Martinstown Circle Suppers, holding the cheque for £7,000 raised for Living with CAH.

Supper group coins in cash for charities

MARTINSTOWN Circle Suppers, a community-based supper group in Martinstown, is celebrating raising more than £23,000 for local charities since…