Rail Minister Claire Perry MP has made history after riding on the first train to be run under a newly commissioned £3.2 million signalling system that will enable a trial passenger train service between Wareham, Corfe Castle and Swanage.
Last week, Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole attended a reception held by Living Streets and made a pledge to meet with older people as part of a campaign to make walking safer and easier for older people. The event followed the results of a YouGov poll commissioned by the charity which…
Murder and mystery surrounded Fordingbridge Twinning Association on 7 February. Inspector McClue and Private Dick had their work cut out by the likes of Rock Houston, Mae Vest, Salvador Dilly-Dally and Marlon Mean. To begin with, Private Dick exposed himself, metaphorically speaking of course, by explaining how the evening was going to pan out. The…
For the first time in 30 years, the 10th Christchurch (Mudeford) Sea Scouts have won the prestigious Otter trophy at the Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scout Swimming Championships. The trophy dates back to the 1930s and has been competed for annually, apart from the war years. Nearly 200 Sea Scouts and Explorers from across the…
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 48-year-old Alexander Angus who has gone missing from his Bournemouth home. Alexander left his home in Queen’s Park Avenue at 9am on Tuesday 3 February. However, he did not attend work and has not been in contact with his family since. He was reported missing at…
