Residents throughout East Dorset are being urged to join the Communities March on Monday, 25 February. Last June, 100 protestors marched to East Dorset District Council offices to hand in letters of protest about the change in government policy, following proposals to build over 500 houses on green belt land at West Parley. At that…
Work to reopen the Beaminster Tunnel has been delayed and will now not meet its original opening deadline of May. The complex project involves negotiations with four different landowners as well as very specialist testing and design work which must be completed before the main works can begin. Following a considerable increase in the number of landslips…
Children in Year One at Hillside First School in Verwood experienced life as a Victorian School child on 15 February. The day began with a hand inspection, followed by recital of the alphabet and handwriting practice. During the rest of the day the children experienced Victorian numeracy, reading, drill and religious studies. In the afternoon…
A squad of 27 boys from Oakmedians RFC’s Under 14s rugby team plus their coaches were delighted to be given the opportunity to help shoppers at Sainsbury’s in Alder Road, Parkstone to pack their bags. Six hours later they had raised over £1000 to boost their team funds and support the family of a fellow…
