Council responds to calls for library hours to be reinstated
DORSET Council has responded to a petition calling for recent changes to opening hours at Swanage Library to be…
Dorset children get active in national competition
SCHOOL children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this…
New library hours criticised for alienating young people and the employed
A MOVE to reduce the opening hours at Swanage Library has been criticized by locals who say that the…
Swanage youngsters take to the sea for work ahead of Purbeck Arts Week
YOUNGSTERS at St Mark’s Primary School in Swanage have been getting ready for Purbeck Arts Week – with a…
Three-year-old hit by car outside primary school in Poole
A THREE-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a car outside a Poole primary school. The incident happened at…
Leweston performing arts scholarships deadline fast approaching
SCHOLARSHIPS are available at Leweston School for budding actors and more – but get your applications in soon! The deadline…
Charity hopes to roll out education programme across Dorset
A PROGRAMME that helps young people with additional educational needs is looking to expand across Dorset. Charity Autism Unlimited is…
Venison bolognaise anyone? Purbeck nurseries putting game on the menu
YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in Purbeck and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant in…
Purbeck primary celebrates going from ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’
A “WARM and welcoming” Purbeck primary school is celebrating after going from ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’ in its latest…
The Swanage School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted report
PERSONAL development of pupils at The Swanage School has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by inspectors. A report compiled after Ofsted…