Swanage Jazz Festival 2023 returns to ‘traditional home’
A RAFT of acts have been unveiled for the 32nd Swanage Jazz Festival. The event, featuring an extended Friday programme,…
Child sex offender Adam Weeks jailed for eight years
A DORSET man has been jailed after admitting a series of sexual offences involving children. Adam Matthew Weeks, of Christchurch,…
Bag of cocaine found at scene of crash near Dorchester
A BAG of cocaine was recovered from the scene of a crash in Dorchester. Police are appealing for information after…
Care homes’ random acts of kindness spread some joy
KIND-HEARTED residents and staff at a number of care homes have been spreading joy through a number of ‘random’…
PICTURES: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Lulworth Camp in Dorset
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Dorset last week.
Gym bids to raise roof repair funds
PIDDLEHINTON Gym, a local community hub for indoor sports and recreational activities at Piddlehinton Enterprise Park, is fundraising to…
11 great drinks real winter warmers
Spring is on the horizon, but these drinks – all produced in the South-West of England – are the…
Daisy strikes gold three times over
YOUNG Swanage swimmer Daisy Kirkpatrick won three gold medals at the Dorset County Swimming Championships against the best swimmers…
Stories from a suitcase
A COMPELLING, lyrical and warm evening of storytelling is promised when Phil Okwedy visits Briantspuddle. The Gods Are All Here…
Gypsy-jazz on strings
GYPSY-JAZZ band Latchepen, admirers of Django Reinhardt and anything that swings, are coming to Langton Matravers next month. The London-based…