Dorset disabled sports stalwart Terry Dennis wins prestigious BBC Unsung Hero award
EFFORTS to create sporting opportunities for disabled people in Dorset have ended in a prestigious award for Terry Dennis. Since…
Community gathers for big switch-on at Hamworthy care home
MULLED wine, hot chocolate and mince pies were the order of the day at a Hamworthy care home as…
£20,000 for historic village church in danger of collapse
A DORSET church which closed as the roof could fall in, is set to re-open after being handed £20,000…
Weather warning issued for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset on Thursday
ANOTHER weather warning has been issued, covering much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain…
Housing team funding plea from Purbeck Citizens Advice
A PROJECT providing free housing advice to those in need in Purbeck and East Dorset is under threat. Citizens Advice…
The Swanage School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted report
PERSONAL development of pupils at The Swanage School has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by inspectors. A report compiled after Ofsted…
More than £6 million available for Dorset business and community projects
LEVELLING up cash will be available for Dorset businesses, community groups and organisations from next week.
New, larger disabled toilet installed at National Trust Studland
THE National Trust has installed a new, larger toilet at Knoll Beach in Studland to improve accessibility. Called a Changing…
Popular Poundbury restaurant on the move – to the premises next door!
A POPULAR Poundbury eatery is moving – to the premises next door. The Square Bistro has revealed it is relocating…
Swanage Skatepark design brief sent out after consultation
SWANAGE’S new skatepark has moved a step closer after suggestions from skaters and residents were put forward. From July to…