A convicted fraudster who secretly used a woman’s credit card and took out new ones in her name has been ordered to pay back more than £17,000. Mark David Freeman, 53, of Verwood, was convicted on 18 August 2014 at Bournemouth Crown Court of 16 counts of fraud by false representation. The court heard that…
If you are raising your grandchildren, come along to Community First New Forest’s Grandparents Information Day on Wednesday 14 October. There will be speakers from Age UK New Forest, Hope, and Princess Royal Trust amongst others. You can meet others in similar situations and find mutual support and encouragement. Refreshments are available from 10.15am. The…
Cherry Tree Nursery in Northbourne will be hosting One World Week from 12 to 16 October 2015. There will be a week of films and presentations on global struggles, economic and environmental issues, how communities face up to such challenges, and how we are all affected. The nursery was asked to host this annual event…
Study says two thirds of smokers in Britain will attempt to quit smoking for ‘Stoptober’ A new study conducted on behalf of a UK-based medical website has revealed that two thirds of smokers in Britain will attempt to stop smoking during Stoptober in a bid to give up the habit for good. Furthermore, it was…
Officers investigating alleged bike theft offences in Bournemouth are releasing photos of two recovered bikes in a bid to return them to their owners. At 5.40am on Thursday 24 September 2015, Dorset Police were called to reports that two bicycles were allegedly stolen from Poole Hill and found abandoned outside Tesco Express in the Square…
The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Julie Robinson, joined with members of Absolutely WI Ferndown and other local WI groups in the Barrington Theatre recently to celebrate 100 years of the Women’s Institute. During the first part of the evening, members were informed about the history of the Women’s Institute movement and what it has achieved…
The Great Dorset Steam Fair 2015 raised unprecedented levels of funds for its two chosen charities, MacMillan Cancer Support and The Alfie O’Neill Cerebral Palsy Treatment Fund. Visitors to the heavy haulage arena opted for the chance to get close up and personal with the steam engines, towing heavy loads around the enclosure in exchange…
Rescue pony, Shanly is being showcased as part of World Horse Welfare’s annual Rehome a Horse month thanks to his amazing achievements with West Parley-based rehomer, Margaret Davies just one year after the pair met. Shanly arrived at World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Somerset in 2013 as his owner…
Westbourne based Simone Thomas Salon and Crowning Glory Hair hosted a charity coffee morning today (25 September) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support’s national fundraising campaign: The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
Poole will be playing host to a range of exciting activities as the town celebrates Older People’s Day on Thursday 1 October. Held every year, the day is a celebration of the achievements and contributions that older people make to society and the economy. With activities intended to help older residents remain ‘full of life’,…
