Work is underway to protect six open spaces and parks in Poole against unauthorised encampments. Measures to improve security at Verity Park in Canford Heath, Branksome, Broadstone and Whitecliff Recreation Grounds are scheduled to start before the end of this week. Plans for open space at Baiter are being finalised and will start as soon…
The new headteacher at Poole Grammar School is Andy Baker who has been acting in the role since January. Mr Baker said: “Having taught at Poole Grammar since 1993, I am absolutely delighted to be offered this post. As someone for whom education has made a real difference, I am very pleased to be able…
More than 200 people assembled at Pelhams Park on Sunday June 1 for a five-a-side World Cup in aid of local charity, Lewis-Manning Hospice, raising £1,800 with the help of match funding from Barclays. The one-off event was organized by Ashley Cross-based property agent Leader & Co, who recruited 26 teams to take part each…
The Djembe Drum Band from Bournemouth’s Bishop Of Winchester Academy’s played in the gardens of Wolvesey Palace, the official residence of the Bishop of Winchester where clergy and readers from the Diocese were invited to an informal supper by the Rt Rev Tim Dakin.
Touched by autism, Jemima Urquhart-Barham, from Ringwood, decided to design a fundraising challenge and raise money for Autism Wessex.
A special ‘D-Day’ commemorative service is to be held at an historic former Dorset airfield – 70 years after it landed wooden gliders containing vital troops and equipment in Normandy as part of the largest and most daring maritime invasion in history.
Officers in Poole are appealing for the public’s help as they are very concerned for a woman who went missing from the Sandbanks area. Dorothy Large, who is known as Dot and 91 years old, went missing from her home address at Panorama Road today, Tuesday 3 June , at around 1.40pm. Force Command Centre…
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman and baby from Wimborne. Ali Zhao, aged 32, and her 11 month old baby, Kiki, were last seen leaving an address in Colehill on foot at 2.30pm yesterday afternoon, Monday 2 June. Inspector Bob Jacobs, of Dorset Police, said: “We are becoming increasingly…
Appeal for the whereabouts of missing woman – Milton Keynes Thames Valley Police is continuing to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a missing woman from Milton Keynes. Patricia Davies was last seen at her home in Oldbrook Boulevard at about 10am on Friday (30/5). The 74-year-old is 5ft 2ins tall, with light brown…
At the Annual Town Assembly meeting on 28 May, the outgoing Town Mayor, Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine, presented a Certificate of Merit to Mr Sid Slatter. He read out the citation: “This Award is made in recognition of your outstanding contribution to the community of Ringwood through voluntary work with the Royal British Legion over many years.” Mr…
