COASTGUARDS, police and a rescue helicopter scoured the cliffs and shoreline from Lulworth to Swanage this evening after a walker was reported missing. The man, aged in his 40s and hailing from Northern Ireland, was believed to be visiting the
DONATIONS have started coming in for Swanage Pier Trust's urgent £50,000 appeal, launched after part of the Victorian structure was seriously damaged during gale force storms. Swanage Pier remains partially closed with access limited to the first
A HAMPSHIRE councillor has quit the Conservatives and defected to UKIP over plans to make disabled motorists pay to park in the New Forest. Councillor Chris Lagdon has resigned from the ruling Tory group on New Forest District Council in protest
A LEGACY from a former patient at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital has funded a high-tech breast scanner to help speed up diagnosis. The mobile scanner will provide patients with initial feedback at the clinic before further information can be gained
THE number of animal accidents in the New Forest has almost doubled compared with this time last year, it has been revealed. Eighteen animals have been killed or injured on Forest roads since the start of January, nearly twice as many as the figure
Everyone needs a touch of sparkle and spice in their lives to brighten up a winter like the one we’ve just endured. And a glamorous 24 hours in the capital, packed with a great meal, cocktails, a show and a spot of high-end shopping, is just the
Menswear at Beales has never been as good as it is right now. The choice, value and range on offer makes customers come back time and time again. From formal suits to outdoor functional clothing, the collections and brands provide for a diverse mix
Barbara Cox is a qualified nutritionist who runs healthy meal service, Nutrichef. For more advice on eating healthily visit nutrichef.co.uk If you’re in the habit of eating at your desk try following these top tips. 1. Chew slooowwwly!
Though 7,000 UK women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, many of us are unaware of the symptoms. One in 50 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime, making it the fifth most common cancer for females. But the disease can be
A BROKEN down Mazda sports car blocked off one lane on the A338 Spur Road northbound at about 4pm today. Police attended the vehicle, located some 600m from the Blackwater junction towards the Ashley Heath roundabout, to ensure public safety on
Ruth Meech spends a day surrounded by chocolate at River Cottage HQ I am going to open with a disclaimer – I don’t actually ‘get’ chocolate. I don’t understand the hype and adoration surrounding it, the whole ‘oooh, I couldn’t live without
Toby Frere is the owner of Number 35 Coffee House and Kitchen on High West Street in Dorchester In this monthly column I am going to pass on my enthusiasm for coffee, an underestimated product. There is a lot more to coffee than you first think
I really love March as it is the month that signals that spring has sprung; so many flowers start to emerge from hibernation and the leaves start to pop out bravely from their tight winter buds. Walking through the garden this morning, which I
Sophie Crockett directs her passion for kitsch into her shop which sells all manner of household memories, reports Faith Eckersall Have you been seized with a strange desire to re-create the bedroom you had during the 1970s? (Minus the Donny Osmond
Faith Eckersall reports on an exhibition celebrating patterns in fabric at Blandford Fashion Museum It is all around us if you care to look; in nature, on buildings and of course, on fabric. And the sheer amount of ways you can work it is being
Fitness is life-lengthening but cycling on the public highway does carry some risk, says Jason Eastwood from Primera Sports Cars, trucks and buses will hurt and deserve some respect, so what can you do to reduce that risk when at the end of the
Dorset Area Ramblers chairman Keith Seymour suggests getting out and about in the countryside is a great way to fitness If you’re anything like me, you probably made a new year’s resolution to get fit (again), and by now the enthusiasm will be
A NEW £10.5 million student centre providing more social space for students to work on joint projects is being planned at Bournemouth University. The university has submitted a planning application for the centre, which will open in August 2015
The welcome new season is all around us, says the RSPB's Luke Phillips Winter’s hardly over but at the RSPB’s Weymouth Wetlands nature reserves, spring is certainly showing signs of starting. Before living in Weymouth I lived on the edge of
War-torn Mali is a far cry from the Dorset village home of author Sarah Challis but, as she tells Rachel Stratton, it has a special place in her heart. When Dorset author Sarah Challis took the trip of a lifetime more than ten years ago, she did
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TWO adventurous people from Dorset have raised around £7,500 for charity after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Shaun King, 30, from Ensbury Park and Steve Hannay, 46, from Canford Heath, took on the challenge for Above & Beyond Charities, which
FIVE University event management students’ fundraising capability far exceeded their target, to the delight of a hospital charity. The group of second-year students raised £3,874.24 from a black-tie dinner, bake sales and other events for the Poole
HELPFUL sea cadets in Christchurch have lent a hand in cleaning up a slipway ready for boating season. Around 20 cadets helped to clear the slipway near the Mayor’s Mead car park. Organisers thanked Selwoods, who donated the pressure washer
WAREHAM Town Museum opens its doors for the start of its summer season on Good Friday. The museum, that is featuring a display on Holton Heath’s cordite factory, opens 10am-4pm from March 29. Museum committee member John Hale said: “During
Six members of Poole’s Martial Arts Centre, who all hold he coveted black belt, have raised more than £500 for cancer charities by finishing the Reading half marathon. Karate instructor Simon Young, Dean Barnett, Andy Walker, Glen Lynch, Simon
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to check their smoke alarms when the clocks change on March 31. DFRS has also launched a video as part of the Fire Kills campaign. Safety manager Kate Huelin said: “The new heart-wrenching
FANS and players at AFC Bournemouth paid tribute to two young boys who died within days of each other. One minute’s applause was held in memory of Harry and Cody Churchill, who both lost their battles with rare skin condition EB earlier this month
A DISTINGUISHED wartime pilot who flew 59 missions with Bomber Command has passed away aged 90. Captain James Bowman, known as Jim, was one of the few survivors of the Second World War campaign, and prior to his recent death, was believed to be
JULIA’S House hospice has had a £20,000 boost thanks to Bournemouth-based Ageas – following a year of fundraising by employees, who are based at RIAS and Castle Cover. Efforts have included the Dorset Plane Pull, hospice 10k run, as well as cake
CHURCHES throughout Dorset are signing up to become “dementia friendly”. The Wessex Churches Dementia Alliance was launched on Saturday against the backdrop of rising numbers of people suffering from dementia. Members of the alliance will sign
HURRAH for Kristie Allsopp! Instead of sticking us with a load of old guff about how she manages to look great, look after her kids, keep her home clean and get everything done she admits: “I couldn’t do it all myself,” and then gives us a giant list
A MAN arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a Wimborne cyclist by careless driving has been bailed again. A 38-year-old from Southampton who was driving a white Ford Transit minibus was arrested following the death of David Timothy Irving
THE joint owners of a New Forest petrol station franchise have each been fined £3,000 for food hygiene offences. Environmental health officers from the district council visited the Shell petrol station on the A31 eastbound at Picket Post, near
AN overhaul of Bournemouth’s adult social care department will save £565,000 and should ensure residents receive an improved service. Cabinet members will on Wednesday be presented with a business case to improve the efficiency of adult social
A COMPETITION in Christchurch is encouraging youngsters to look at Fairtrade products. The Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust is asking pupils to come up with a healthy recipe using at least three Fair Trade products and then illustrate
A private home in Lymington is among the 21 buildings shortlisted for a 2013 RIBA award by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Forest Pond House was designed by TDO Architecture of London as a space for meditiation and a children's den in
St Leonard’s pharmacist Peter Thomas is running seven marathons to raise funds for the Ringwood Silver Birch link of the Chernobyl Children’s Lifelife. Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/Peter-Thomas8.
THE parents of a little Christchurch girl who died after a courageous battle against cancer celebrated what would have been her fourth birthday by raising money to help other youngsters. Emma and Jeremy Dobson organised Zoe’s Birthday Bash at The
A NEW group has been set up for seaside residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to discuss issues affecting the coast. The Poole and Christchurch Bays Association was inspired by the need for coastal residents to be kept informed of issues
Bus pass applications will be handled by Dorset County Council rather than district and borough councils from April 1, the aim being to provide a more consistent service at lower cost. Residents can apply for passes by phone, by downloading an
THE inaugural Purbeck Marathon that took place around the stunning Jurassic Coast last September has been rated third best marathon in the UK. Respected specialist running magazine, Runners’ World, placed it in the top three, even ahead of the
THEY are perfect for anyone with an all-electric approach to saving the environment. Tourists visiting the New Forest can hire a Renault Twizy – a battery-powered two-seater that enables people to explore the countryside without polluting the air
EMOTIONS ran high as 400 people packed a meeting about a wind farm proposed for the edge of Poole Bay. Opponents showed images of what they predict the Navitus Bay offshore wind farm might look like during the highly-charged meeting at Bournemouth
MUDEFORD Men’s Club has donated hundreds of pounds to good causes in Christchurch. Charity events such as book sales, a Grand Boxing Day Auction and the Balloon Race helped to raise the vital cash. At the presentation, club president Laurie
NOW that spring has arrived, it's time to change our drinking habits and gin’s refreshing infusions make it the perfect pour for the English season. Handsome newcomer Langley's No 8 Gin (£30, 70cl, thedrinkshop.com) is hoping to tap into the male
Abigail's Party is a generational British classic. The plot is a simple one. Set in amongst a new emerging British middle class; Beverly invites her new neighbours, Tony and Angie, round for drinks. Along with Tony and Angie, other guests at the gathering
THERE’S no business like show business and Theatre 2000 demonstrate how right this is with their Spring production odf Annie get your Gun. Directed by Albert Brown and produced by Paul Bower, this show is brimming over with Irving Berlin’s hits.
AS a former resident of Poole, I have fond memories of watching the Barfleur coming and going on her regular crossings to Cherbourg. When the ship was withdrawn in 2011, supposedly for the last time, there was a lot of angst among local residents
SIXTY-four years as a motorist coupled with 25 years as a police officer tell me that Mike Fry is wide of the mark when he advocates a 40mph limit on rural roads (Letters, March 19). Most drivers are only interested in getting from A to B; they lack
HEALTH and safety consultant Brian Hampton has formally denied causing Jade Clark's death on the A31. At his second appearance at Bournemouth magistrates court, the 58-year-old entered a not guilty plea to causing the 16-year-old's death by careless
Annette Brooke MP is supporting bids to raise awareness of brain tumours in children. The Mid Dorset and North Poole has backed a national HeadSmart Campaign organised by The Brain Tumour Charity, to raise awareness amongst parents and healthcare
STAFF from a Burley pub will be embarking on an intense cycling challenge this Easter. The 24-strong team from the Queens Head will cycle 874 miles, the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats, on an exercise bike in the pub. They will work
AN electricity linesman from Ringwood has used his climbing skills to conquer Africa’s highest mountain. Tony Wentworth, who works at Southern Electric Power Distribution’s depot at Bourne Valley in Poole, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise £5,000
AN ARMY captain enjoyed an “emotional” wedding after a tour of Afghanistan where he lost several close comrades. Robert Becher married his sweetheart Vicky Crouch at a packed Canford Magna Parish Church with a guard of honour before a party lasted
REGARDING the fireworks on the Quay or the beach (‘New venue is quay to event’s success’, Letters March 21), I can understand in our current economic climate they mayhave made cuts by reducing the number of firework evenings. However, I only hope in
THE remaining Blockbuster stores have been bought, saving 264 outlets and 2,000 jobs. Administrators from Deloitte said that restructuring specialists Gordon Brothers Europe had purchased the company for an undisclosed sum. Blockbuster collapsed
A CLOWN from Christchurch celebrated his dream of running his own successful circus at a homecoming show. Paul Carpenter, also known as Popol the clown, brought his Circus Wonderland back to Canford Magna Garden Centre and entertained a full house
KIRSTY LOUISE DRAPER aged 25 of Langley Road, Poole. Proved in absence that she failed to give information relating to the identity of the driver of a Vauxhall car who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Fined £600. To pay victim surcharge
ABBIE MAY EASTOPE aged 19 of Abbotts Way, West Moors, Ferndown. Proved in absence that she was driving a Yamaha motorcycle on Castle Lane West, Bournemouth at a speed exceeding 30mph. Fined £400. Also proved in absence that she drove the above vehicle
ROBERT ROBERT RUSSO aged 43 of Kings Avenue, Christchurch. Admitted stealing a purse and its contents. Conditional discharge of 18 months. To pay victim surcharge of £15. ANDREW HOLLAND aged 35 of Pittmore Road, Burton. Admitted driving a motor vehicle
GIUSEPPE FILIPPONE aged 34 of Seabourne Road, Bournemouth. Admitted driving a Renault Megane on St Swithuns Road South with 79 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Fined £110. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £85. Disqualified
GOOD grief! When I read your report of Christchurch trader Mark Galpin’s decision to ban tourists from his High Street shop (March 21), I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Laugh, because his approach to customer service is so flawed it is almost
ALEXIS ROBERT AUSTIN aged 32 of Coombe Road, Shillingstone. Proved in absence that he drove a Renault car on Milldown Road, Blandford, without third party insurance. Fined £600. To pay victim surcharge of £60. Costs £85. Licence endorsed with six points
DOES the dumping of what appears to be all the ingredients of a cannabis factory indicate that the war on drugs is being won? It might well show that Dorset Police’s efforts are going some way to getting the criminals running scared. After
A LAW firm which is handling more than 50 cases involving the mis-selling of interest rate hedging products has already successfully reclaimed more than £1 million for clients. Ellis Jones Solicitors said it had also saved one of its clients a
POOLE'S Dolphin Shopping Centre was evacuated at 9.15am this morning as part of a fire safety exercise. Firefighters attended the scene after receiving reports of alarms activating at the second-floor Wilkinson store. It is thought the Wilkinson
3:30pm "Henry [Benjamin] was so kind and thoughtful to her and helped to keep her spirits up" Mr Nixon said 3:29pm Mr Nixon owns a number of estate agents' in Bournemourh.
A BURGLAR on day release from prison got off the train in the New Forest to burgle a pensioner's house. Christopher Woodcock, 38, then went on to his hometown of Bournemouth but was arrested by police when he tried to dispose of the stolen items
FOR years they have been a welcome refuge from the rain and even, occasionally, from the sweltering sun. But the beach shelters dotted along Bournemouth’s seafront have all now been removed, after they were deemed uneconomic to maintain. The
CANNABIS factory equipment has been found dumped on the side of a dual carriageway. Heat lamps, hundreds of plant pots, fertilizer and chemical containers were discovered sprawled across a stream next to a layby on the northbound side of the A338
A HEALTH and safety consultant is due back in court today charged over the crash that killed 16-year-old Jade Clark. Brian Hampton, who lives in Kent but works on the railways in Poole
BASHLEY’S move to New Milton took another significant step forward when both clubs overwhelmingly passed the proposal at their respective extraordinary general meetings. Bashley have been in negotiation with the Linnets over relocating to Fawcett
MANAGER Ken Vaughan felt Bournemouth Poppies’ 4-1 triumph over Wessex Premier whipping boys Romsey had been a hollow victory for his team. Vaughan said he had taken little in the way of satisfaction from the result as Poppies heaped more misery
BOSS Simon Browne admitted there had been “a few choice words” in the Hamworthy United dressing room following their comprehensive 4-0 defeat by improving Wessex Premier rivals Horndean. First-half goals from Aaron Fennemore and Dan Hayes put the
HARRY Arter says newly-crowned League One player of the year Matt Ritchie strikes fear into opponents and believes he could be Cherries’ trump card during the run-in. Ritchie, who won the award for League Two with former club Swindon last season
