Charity valuation day in Wareham turns up “remarkable piece of history”
AN item brought in to a Wareham valuation event turned out to be a jigsaw dating back more than…
Two motorbikes stolen in Swanage by masked men
TWO motorbikes were stolen overnight in Swanage by three men wearing balaclavas. On October 18, a motorbike on Steer Road…
Bright red rare fungus found in Swanage
EAGLE eyed visitors to a Swanage country park spotted something seemingly alien last week. A bright red fungus—initially mistaken for…
Sam Mendes met with packed house for launch of 2024 Purbeck Film Festival
HOLLYWOOD film director Sam Mendes was met with a packed Mowlem Theatre in Swanage as fans came to see…
Woman injured after passing car hit her car door in Poole street – and failed to stop
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a passing vehicle hit her car door as she helped her child…
New Sandbanks venue to bring 150 jobs to Poole – opening in spring 2025
A NEW restaurant and entertainment venue will open in Sandbanks next spring – bringing 150 jobs to Poole. Hospitality and…
More homes planned for Dorset village on edge of approved 140 house estate
CROSSWAYS could see a further nine homes built on the edge of a planned 140 house ‘urban extension’ to…
Dorset celebrates new Lord-Lieutenant cadets
FIVE new cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets in Dorset for the coming year. The annual honour highlights cadets…
Christchurch MP Christopher Chope criticised over comments on Badenoch’s family role
CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…
Project helps Purbeck youngsters explore nature
PUPILS have been immersing themselves with the natural beauty Purbeck has to offer thanks to the success of a…