PIRATES captain Chris Holder began the defence of his Australian title with a fine victory in round one. Holder managed to hold off former Pirates skipper Davey Watt, Rohan Tungate and Poole new boy Sam Masters in the A final in Queensland. Watt smashed
TERRIFIED Barney the dog, who was discovered abandoned and severely emaciated three days before Christmas, is on the road to recovery – thanks to staff at Margaret Green Animal Rescue. The poorly pooch was so scared of humans when he arrived at the rescue
CIVIC leaders in the New Forest have launched a scheme that aims to help the homeless by bringing empty properties back into use. The district council is anxious to cut the annual £125,951 cost of providing emergency bed and breakfast accommodation
CHRISTCHURCH and East Dorset residents are invited to two meetings on a new planning strategy. Councillors will discuss the Core Strategy Pre-Submission Document, setting out the councils’ plans until 2028, at two committee meetings. Issues include
TIPS on how to cut soaring fuel bills will be given out by Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau during the Big Energy Week later this month. From January 16, advice will be available at the west wing of the town hall between 9am and 4pm and leaflets will
