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The scheme is seeing hundreds of trees and hedgerows planted

Could you help tree-planting effort?

by Lorraine Gibson. ‘HOW great would it be to take shade with your family or friends in your local park…

Sopers Lane Christchurch. Photo: Google

Youths injured in masked attack

A GROUP of masked youths attacked two teenagers in Christchurch, leaving the victims with head injuries. The incident unfolded at…

Disabled parking spot

Extra benefits for blue badge holders

DORSET drivers with a blue badge can now apply for a special permit allowing them to park in council-run…

MT Rainey

New chief for Lighthouse charity

A FORMER TV executive has taken over as chair of the Poole Arts Trust, the charity that runs the…

Thomas David Brown was jailed for five years after the gun was found in his room at the George Hotel

Man jailed after hotel gun find

A MAN has been jailed after a firearm was found in a hotel room in Poole. Thomas David Brown, of…

Ian Davey and Chrisy McBride of the carnival committee with Dave Nolan and Jane Lewis from ACT

Wareham events give charity boost

TWO major events in Wareham have benefited a charity that supports people and families through difficult times. The Allison Campbell…

Santas taking part in the charity run after a warm-up, below Pictures: Wimborne Rotary

Santas take to the streets for charity

MORE than 120 Santas took to the banks of the Stour for a special charity fun run. The Santa Stour…

How ‘north’ has coincided in the Isle of Purbeck

A look back across 12 months of looking over Dorset coastline

As we come to the close of the year, it’s often time to reflect on what’s happened over the…

Alladdin Tivoli

Aladdin swooping in to the Tivoli

by Lorraine Gibson. EYES to the skies and mind your head as Aladdin will be swooping into town this month…

The Importance of Exercise

The importance of exercise: Advice and classes to combat Parkinson’s

As a specialist neurological physiotherapist, I love running exercise classes! Firstly, because I know it is doing good. Exercise helps…