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“I’m the only parent my children have left. I need to stay well so I can look after them. I know they are safe at home but I’m the weak link. I worry about bringing the virus into the house.” Rose Kelly, Swanage-based community staff nurse

Revealed: the hopes and fears of our healthcare heroes as the virus spread

Purbeck-based healthcare professionals are among the NHS staff featured in a new community portrait exhibition which opened at the…

King John was said to be displeased with Wareham, and took it out on the town’s coat of arms, but the story may not be true

Did king really scorn the town?

The Wareham Arms, as reproduced on the Corporation Seal, are Gules, a crescent surmounted by a star between three…

A home game at Dean CourtPHOTO: Matthew Jackson

Cherries ‘top of league’ for families

BOURNEMOUTH Football Club is the most family-friendly of all the nation’s Premier League outfits, it has been revealed. Research into…

A cat rests in the roadPHOTO: philwdngr, Pixabay

Campaigners reveal shocking toll of animal road death

IT IS World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day today, October 10. Cat protection charity CatsMatter says around 630 cats are…

Sarah Lean

Children’s author signs up to help family charity

LOCAL families charity Home-Start Wessex has welcomed bestselling children’s author Sarah Lean as their new patron. Sarah, who is based near…

PHOTO: Bob Harvey

News from Wareham Town Council – September

Once again Mr Dean Webber alerted the council to the dangerous speed of some drivers in Sandford Lane and…

Festival Focuses on Natural Good Health

Festival focuses on natural good health

How your posture affects your personality, the health benefits of trees and the life-changing magic of decluttering your home…

Art into Food Appeal

Artwork will help put food on the table

ARTISTS are being invited to help turn their work into food for those who are struggling this winter. Donations of…

Whales on Purbeck Coast

Sea dog snapper makes the most of our unique coast

THE glorious Purbeck coastline features in a new coffee-table book from award-winning marine photographer, sailor and occasional Gazette contributor…

John Illott, The Land Girls Joan and Betty, with Chris Cockwell

Nostalgia rules as vintage motors ride in

Classic cars, motorbikes and military vehicles turned out for Wimborne Model Town’s recent Vintage Day event. John Ilott’s “Jimmy”, a…