A scarce Victorian gold coin is set to be a highlight in Lawrences’ Spring Collectors Sale. “It is a very rare 1839 Victoria ‘Una and the Lion’ £5 gold piece,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Jeff Day. “Too valuable to be circulated, it was struck only in `proof` and was issued only in expensive commemorative sets. It…
Dear Sir, Whilst the nation has been shocked to learn of the extent of the horse meat scandal, for many months the UK’s leading equine charities have been working to raise awareness of a major crisis facing our nation’s horses and ponies. As an animal lover, and President of The British Horse Society, I feel…
South West MEP and Member of the Fisheries Committee in the European Parliament, Julie Girling, has reported on the hugely successful voting that took place in the European Parliament in February. She said, “The report on the Common Fisheries Policy was emphatically adopted 502-137. This victory provides for meaningful reform, which will see the restoration of European stocks to sustainable levels. “I am…
Bytheway Field off Leigh Road in Colehill has become the first Suitable Accessible Natural Green Space (SANG) in Dorset. SANGs are designated areas of green space which are intended to provide mitigation for the potential impact of residential development on nearby heathland by preventing an increase in visitor pressure on the heathland. These sites are…
Jade Clark’s family appealed for public help in finding the Volvo XC90 that collided with their daughter’s moped on the A31 on 24 February 2013. The Ringwood teenager died at the scene. She was travelling on the westbound carriageway near Ashley Heath roundabout at around 8.20pm when the accident happened. Jade’s mum Sharon Clark said,…
Review by Janine Pulford Dad’s Army performed by the Regent Rep was one of the funniest productions I have seen in a while. Playing to a full house, the three episodes of the classic BBC TV comedy series were re-enacted with a cast of 25 and a full brass ensemble on stage, adding to the…
The award winning Theatre 2000 move seamlessly from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Rodgers & Hart, as they follow up their success of ‘The Sound of Music’ in November. Produced by Rodgers & Hart with a terrific score by Irving Berlin and boasting Ethel Merman’s booming anthem, ‘There’s No Business Like Showbusiness,’ it’s no wonder that…
Ellen Kent’s productions of operas ‘Carmen’ and ‘Tosca’ bring a kaleidoscope of colour to the stage with magnificent sets, luxurious costumes and heavenly singing. Featuring the celebrated Moldovan National Opera and the Moldovan National Philharmonic Orchestra, performing alongside international soloists – these two productions are guaranteed to give you a great night out. Puccini’s ‘Tosca’…
Annette Brooke MP became a ‘citizen scientist’ last week to help Cancer Research UK fight cancer.
She took five minutes out of her busy parliamentary schedule to take a turn on the new Cell SliderTM website, which could help the charity to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Welcoming the new Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, which received Royal Assent on 28 February, Energy Networks Association Chief Executive David Smith, said: “The passing of these new laws is a fantastic achievement and the effort put in to achieve it should be celebrated by all who have campaigned.
