Dorset

Hospice ‘blown away’ by community support in fundraising initiative

A RECORD-BREAKING £18,058 has been raised for Weldmar Hospicecare through its Christmas Treecycle initiative. Businesses and residents once again came…

Dementia groups running through spring in Sherborne

PEOPLE affected by dementia can meet new people in a friendly and social environment in Sherborne over the next…

Schools encouraged to go ‘phone-free’ as part of campaign

SCHOOLS in Dorset are being encouraged to adopt phone-free days as part of a wider push to reduce the…

Arrest made after aggravated burglary in Lyme Regis

POLICE have arrested a man in his 30s following an aggravated burglary in Lyme Regis. A man gained access to…

Neurodivergent young adults given keys to independence

NEURODIVERSE young adults are being given the opportunity to gain the skills and confidence needed to live independently and…

Annual celebration of Dorset culture and beloved poet William Barnes

FANS of Dorset’s rich cultural heritage are invited to celebrate the 225th birthday of the county’s beloved dialect poet…

Stand-up poet to stop off for three Dorset dates

AWARD-WINNING poet and stand-up performer Luke Wright is set to tour Dorset next month with his new show Later…

Act today or risk losing playing fields, warn campaigners

SPORTS clubs, community groups and residents are being urged to respond urgently to a government consultation that could significantly…

Last chance to apply for community grants of up to £25,000

COMMUNITY groups across Dorset are being urged to act fast as the deadline approaches for a major council fund…

Internationally acclaimed vocalist to rock Verwood

ROCK fans are being promised a night of pure power and adrenaline when She Will Rock You storms into…