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BBC photographer celebrates 100th birthday in Ferndown
A former photographer for the stars has celebrated his 100th birthday. Ron, who worked for the BBC, celebrated the milestone with his family at Fairlawn care home in Ferndown. He was joined by his ...
Bournemouth law firm Steele Raymond wins prestigious award
A Bournemouth-based law firm has won a prestigious property award. Steele Raymond was named Property Legal Team of the Year at the Business Magazine's South Coast Property Awards. It was chosen from ...
Bournemouth: King's Park neglected since removal of equipment
An abandoned playground in Bournemouth has become a source of concern for residents and councillors, who say its decline reflects a broader ...
Roadworks in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch this week
Various maintenance works are taking place, with several roads temporarily closed or subject to traffic signals.
Corfe Castle to be lit up in orange for Paddington in Peru
Corfe Castle will be lit in orange for a special outdoor screening of Paddington in Peru . The event, taking place on Saturday, August 23, is part of the Purbeck Film Festival's summer season, which ...
Bilk to perform at Anvil in Bournemouth as part of tour
A 20-date tour by rock trio Bilk will include a Bournemouth stop. The Music Venue Trust (MVT) announced the MVT Presents Bilk tour, the first to be funded by the Liveline Fund. The fund was created by ...
STARS Dorset launches charity van to reduce sexual violence
A new branded van has been launched to support a charity's campaign to reduce sexual violence. STARS Dorset, which offers specialist support to individuals affected by sexual violence, has launched ...
DementiaNet launched to support people with dementia
A new online platform, DementiaNet, has been launched to support people with dementia and their caregivers in Dorset. The tool, developed using personal experiences and research, aims to fill a gap in ...
Black Sabbath bassist Jo Burt's collection up for auction
Jo Burt, who played with Black Sabbath during their 1987 The Eternal Idol tour, is putting up his collection for sale. The musician, who has also worked with Freddie Mercury, Elton John and The Police ...
Magician Sean Alexander set to dazzle at The Mowlem, Swanage
Sean Alexander, known as The Confusionist, will bring his magic show Moments in Time to The Mowlem on Friday, September 19 at 7.30pm. The show, fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe ...
Saturday’s briefing: Liverpool agree club-record deal for Florian Wirtz
Liverpool agreed a club-record deal with Bayer Leverkusen for playmaker Florian Wirtz. The much-anticipated move could break the British record, with the Germany star set to join his former team-mate ...