A TEENAGER from Bournemouth has achieved his dream by successfully completing his basic training in the Royal Navy. Able Seaman (AB) Alfie Mundy joined the Senior Service in February and has completed his 10-weeks initial naval training at HMS
SERVICE dogs can get free eye tests at a Ringwood vet this May. Vets at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS) are donating their time to check the eyes of service dogs whose eyesight is essential to the jobs that they do. The American
THE LIGHTHOUSE is set to host its first Poole Pride this summer through a range of events. The arts centre will be opening its doors to the community as it holds interactive events. In keeping with the values of Poole Pride, organisers are
A DORSET pub has been refused permission to knock down six holiday cottages in its grounds – building three family homes in their place. It argued that the proceeds from the sale would have helped the pub’s viability. Dorset Council refused
CHRISTCHURCH Carnival has launched an award for children aged five to 11 within the Christchurch area. The Christchurch Carnival Shining Star Award is an 'esteemed annual accolade' that recognises children's accomplishments in BH23. This initiative
A BUSINESS festival is set to return for its second year. The Dorset Business Festival, organised by Dorset Chamber, has launched the festival with the theme of ‘Business as a Force for Good’, from September 30 to October 10. It will feature
THE British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging the public to be wary of seagull egg-laying season. During the breeding season, gulls have launched attacks on people, says BPCA. After mating and nest-building in February and March, many
A BELOVED car that has belonged to the same family for the past 73 years is being sold at an auction. The same family has owned a 1936 Austin 10 Clifton Tourer since 1951 and is now being sold in the Charterhouse classic & vintage car auction
A CANCER charity are shouting out for avid cyclists to join its fundraiser bike ride event. The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride will be hosting its 36th iconic annual event to make an impact in the fight against cancer. The fundraiser bike ride
MOST of the talk after Cherries’ win over Brighton yesterday was understandably centred around the club breaking their all-time Premier League points record. Under Eddie Howe in 2016-17, Cherries finished ninth, reaching 46 points. They have
Fairs in the 1970s were a vibrant and memory-forging experience. They offered a welcome escape from the everyday, filled with thrilling rides, delicious treats, and classic carnival games. The 1970s saw the rise of some iconic rides still popular
Once upon a time, the hall of Ringwood School became enchanted, magically transforming into a whimsical wonderland for the young children of the market town. On a sunny day in March 1980, the fourth and fifth-grade students organized a delightful
COUNCIL leader Vikki Slade has insisted there is “no discount, substantial or otherwise” in the now-agreed sale of council land to University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). BCP’s leader hit back after what she claimed were “allegations on social media
A PROPOSAL has been lodged for a new residential children’s home in Christchurch. A planning application has been submitted for 3 Stroud Gardens requesting a change of use from a residential dwelling to a residential children’s home. According
A CAFÉ in Boscombe has applied for permission to host live music and make late alcohol sales. A new premises licence application for Wild Boscombe has been submitted to BCP Council. The application, by Swatini Brew Ltd, requests permission
RESIDENTS on a Poole road have complained after a section of pavement has been left uneven and with several marks in. Stanley Green Road residents have been left frustrated by the work, which has been described as a 'cheap fix'. Homeowners
A POPULAR Mexican restaurant is reopening its garden for the summer and has ‘some amazing things in store’. Ojo Rojo is re-opening its outside area, The Hacienda, with a launch party on May 4. The party will feature discounts on several of
A MAN and a woman have appeared in court after breaching an enforcement notice made by Dorset Council 27 years ago. The enforcement notice ordered that the use of caravans for residential purposes ceased on land off Barnsfield Road in St Leonard's
A SCHOOL for disabled children has applied for planning permission to keep its extended teaching space. Diverse Abilities' Langside School in Poole has been using a portacabin for extra teaching space which is said to be ‘is urgently required.’
COMMUNICATION at the council is an endemic problem, a Bournemouth pensioner has claimed after he was told to wait six weeks for a label for his bin. Littledown resident David Leclercq ordered and paid for a green waste bin - a fortnightly collection
A WOMAN has been left devastated after her car was vandalised with thick green paint on a quiet street in Bournemouth. Agnieszka Zakoscielna, 52 and her boyfriend Paul, 66 were staying at an Airbnb in Bournemouth with some friends when someone
PLANS have been lodged to use grazing fields in West Parley for a ‘doggy day care’ centre. Bruce’s Pet Care wants to open a dog day care centre on land south of Christchurch Road. The business already has 10 operational sites, but wants to
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a woman who was found by her friend in their Poole home. Christina Jean Boggs, 34, was confirmed dead by emergency services at the scene on February 22. Assistant coroner for Dorset, Richard Middleton
A BUSINESS has presented a cheque for more than £6,000 to the founder of a charity supporting terminally ill children. Caterpillar Marine Power UK gave the cheque for £6,118 to Carly Hopkin of the Lexi May Trust. Every two years, the business
A PUBLIC car park in Christchurch town centre is being transferred into the hands of the town council – and will see visitors given 90 minutes of free parking. The ownership of the Bypass car park is in the process of being transferred from BCP
A HOSPICE charity has launched a stunning glass flower display to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Forest Holme’s 1,000 handcrafted stained glass fritillaria flowers are on display at Merley House in Wimborne. Guests including The Mayor of Poole
A COMMUNITY walking group with the mantra 'there are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet' has reached 4,000 members. Bournemouth Walk, Coffee and Cake is a 'fun and inclusive' walking group that 'caters for everyone'. It was
THE SUN was shining as hundreds of scouts attended their annual parade in Christchurch. A marching band kicked off the festivities as hordes of colourful scouts lined up to march through the streets of Christchurch. Christchurch Scouts were
