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Edward Bryant, of Wimborne, received his award from CFO Ben Ansell. Picture: DWFRS

Wimborne man – and his dog – honoured after river rescue

A WIMBORNE man who rescued a woman from the River Stour while walking his dog has received a commendation. Edward…

Shooting targets will become fundraising targets at event near Wareham in June

COUNTRY Challenge, a fundraiser in aid of Dorset’s disability charity Diverse Abilities, is returning for its fifth year at…

The service will take place at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage. Picture: Google

Communicare in Swanage to mark 40 years in the community at special service

COMMUNICARE in Swanage is 40 years old and is celebrating with a special Service of Thanksgiving and Praise at…

Adam’s first full marathon raises £3,300 for Purbeck cause

AN employee at Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck has coined in the cash for the charity by…

Alex Hallford in action. Picture: King Ramps

Swanage skatepark group to host summer community day

THE Swanage Skatepark Community Project (SSCP) is holding a fun and free action-packed community day this summer. King Ramps of…

Police are keen to trace this person after an incident in Bingham Avenue, Poole. Pictures: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after burglary in Poole

POLICE want to trace this person in connection with a burglary in Poole. The incident occurred at a property…

Artist Sophie Jenkins at St Mark's Primary School in Swanage

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…

Police appeal after break-in at property in Bingham Avenue, Poole

BURGLARS targeted a property in Poole at around 8pm on Thursday, April 18. Police are appealing for information after a…

Land purchase will enable future Wimborne Hospital expansion

TRUSTEES of the Friends of Wimborne Hospital have worked with Dorset HealthCare to buy an acre of land next…

Swanage & Langton Matravers Folk Dance Club marks 100 years of hotstepping!

THE Swanage & Langton Matravers Folk Dance Club has celebrated 100 years of country dancing at Langton Matravers village…