Bournemouth Echo | Purbeck

Single turbine plan for Purbeck quarry

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:45 +0000

A NEW wind turbine application for Purbeck’s Masters Quarry will be lodged with district planners, the Daily Echo can reveal.

Wool's Monkey World needs help keeping animals warm

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

IN the freezing weather, staff at Wool’s Monkey World ape rescue centre have appealed for Echo readers to spare a thought for their primates.

Appeal to help with creatures' comforts from Dorset charity

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

DORSET’S oldest animal charity has appointed a new fundraising manager – and he is asking for the public’s help to ensure abused animals get the loving homes they deserve.

Purbeck's future begins to take shape

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

THE blueprint that will help shape future development in picturesque Purbeck has been sent for government approval.

'Broken' dog fixed by Margaret Green rescue centre

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

STAFF at an animal rescue centre have attempted to fix up a ‘broken’ dog after he was brought into them as a stray.

Rescue drama after couple stuck in mud in Wareham Forest

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

A HUSBAND and wife had to be rescued from a swamp in the unlikely setting of Wareham Forest after an afternoon dog walk took a dramatic turn.

Winter Wipeout win for Purbeck farmer Tristan

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:09:21 +0000

A YOUNG Purbeck farmer has won £10,000 after fighting his way through obstacles on crazy TV game show Winter Wipeout.

Prepare for a disco inferno as Camp Bestival books 70s stars Kool and The Gang

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

DISCO fever will be hitting Camp Bestival this year with Kool and The Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers taking to the stage.

Dairy worker Tristan takes on Winter Wipeout challenge

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:48:54 +0000

A PURBECK man will appear on television’s ‘craziest gameshow’ on Saturday in a bid to conquer the Winter Wipeout course.

Kool & the Gang for Camp Bestival

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:28:02 +0000

THE first acts for this year’s for Camp Bestival have been announced.