Arts & Entertainment

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
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Fireworks displays are planned across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

Fireworks displays in Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset & Hampshire: List

FIREWORKS Night is fast approaching – and people across the Vale are preparing to venture into the autumn night…

Marina Renee-Cemmick with her Mural on Kingfisher Ward

Marina’s colourful mural delights youngsters on children’s ward at DCH

CHILDREN at Dorset County Hospital are enjoying a colourful welcome thanks to the work of a renowned artist. Marina Renee-Cemmick,…

Members of the carnival committee and the Friends of Swanage Carnval

Swanage Carnival hands out £27k to charities – as stalwart steps down

MORE than 20 good causes received donations of more than £27,000 from Swanage Carnival fundraisers – as one…

The May The Toys Be With You exhibition is at the Museum of East Dorset

Feel the Force at Star Wars exhibition

FANS of the film Star Wars will be in for a treat when an exhibition that has…

Damien Lewis

Sunday Times no 1 bestseller Damien Lewis to headline Dorchester Literary Festival

Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author and SAS WW2 expert Damien Lewis will be speaking at the Dorchester Literary Festival…

New ticket sales record set by Swanage School for Matilda the Musical

The SWANAGE School set a new school record when they sold 500 tickets for their upcoming production…

Rhod Gilbert will bring his new show to the Lighthouse in Poole next year

Rhod Gilbert to bring new show to Poole

AWARD-winning comedian Rhod Gilbert is back – and he is heading to Poole next year. The star will bring his…

Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder is set to be in Poole in September 2024. Picture: Paul Husband

Shaun Ryder planning on twisting some melons, man, in Poole…

SHAUN Ryder – the wild man of rock who has become a national treasure – will be bringing his…

The Christchurch Living Advent Calendar features a range of performances

Living Advent Calendar set for Christchurch return in 2023

A LIVING advent calendar – featuring one-hour performances each day in the run-up to Christmas – is set to…

The event takes place in Wimborne on October 23

Family fun day in Wimborne promises a spooktacular time

AN event in Wimborne is promising a spooktacular time for families this month. Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck…