£100,000 grant to boost access to farming for disabled people
A SCHEME helping disabled people explore and understand farming in Dorset has been boosted by a £100,000 grant. The Stepping…
Parents and carers urged to apply for school places now
PARENTS and carers have until the end of October to give them the best chance of securing their preferred…
Dorset families urged to check on free school meals: Here’s how
FAMILIES are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals – saving them up…
No council-run schools in Dorset or Somerset affected by RAAC scare
DORSET and Somerset Council-controlled schools are not on the list of those with RAAC concrete risks. Both councils have told…
Advice on offer as students pick up their exam results
STUDENTS, teachers and parents are being thanked for their efforts on A Level results day. Young people across the country…
Young singers wow residents during Poole care home visits
A POOLE care home was filled with song during visits from two schools. Last month Dorset House, run by Care…
Try new skills and courses at Learnfest in Poole tomorrow
AN event showcasing courses to help people develop new skills, start a new hobby or even training for a…
Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…
New opening hours for Dorset libraries move a step closer: Check yours
LIBRARIES in Dorset could see changes to their opening hours under new plans. Dorset Council’s new library strategy was approved…
Youngsters get a handle on tennis
PUPILS in Year 4 at St Mark’s Primary School in Swanage represented the Purbeck & Christchurch team at the…