On Friday, 22 March, Dorset Police announced the appointment of Mr James Vaughan as the new Deputy Chief Constable for the Force. James Vaughan is currently the Assistant Chief Constable of Dorset Police and will take up his appointment as the Deputy Chief Constable on 1 May this year. Chief Constable, Debbie Simpson said: “I am delighted…
A recent discovery in the grounds at Highcliffe Castle could help to determine more about its garden history. Gardeners and volunteers clearing an overgrown area found a row of previously unrecorded garden edging tiles following a line about three feet from one of the garden walls. The tiles were interesting because they were marked with…
Despite its title the West Street “Bunny Run” does not require any physical exertion whatsoever! Bunnies of all shapes and sizes have popped up in shop and residents windows all along West Street and the public are simply invited to “guestimate” how many there are. The bunnies will “run” until Saturday 13 April. Get an entry form…
St Mary’s Church in Ferndown is submitting a planning application to East Dorset District Council for the Beacon Project. The aim of the project is to develop the church’s current buildings and grounds to make St Mary’s more accessible and to benefit all members of the community. The scheme includes the building of a church…
Officers in Sherborne are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a number of vehicles were damaged in the town. The incident took place sometime between 5pm on Saturday 23 March 2013 and 8.30am on Sunday 24 March 2013 at Newlands North Car Park. Those responsible targeted five cars in total…
A Dorset-wide business mentoring service is expanding across the county and has more than 80 experienced business people who give their time freely to mentor local businesses. Due to the recession, there has been a sharp rise in people in Dorset who now run their own firms. Dormen – a name that comes from the words…
Positive work by local officers in Shaftesbury led to two warrants being carried out in the town – and a substantial amount of property seized. Two warrants were executed last Wednesday under the Theft Act 1968 at addresses along High Street in Shaftesbury. A substantial amount of property, believed to be stolen, was seized as…
Over 100 excited music and movement class members entered a draw to find the ‘faces of Musical Steps’ in Dorset. The music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, held in Christchurch, Littledown and Westbourne, providea fun-packed, high-quality educational experience that babies, children and parents love. A photo shoot was organised by local mum…
It’s certainly been a busy month for the students of Verwood CE First School. Sycamore Base’s children (year one) had great fun making sandwiches at Emmanuel Middle School for their Picnic in the Park. They all made healthy sandwiches and enjoyed sharing them with their parents during the afternoon. The sun shone just long enough…
Wimborne Minster’s congregation and choir held their annual Palm Sunday procession from the Allendale Centre to the Minster, commemorating the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. After opening prayers outside the Allendale Centre and the blessing of the palms held aloft by the congregation, they marched on the square singing ‘Lift High The Cross.’ After reading…
