Despite 200 campaigners marching to East Dorset District Council last night, claiming democracy was dead, the full council meeting went ahead without disruption. Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of submitting the core strategy to the Secretary of State: 23 for, 4 against and 6 abstentions. Within the strategy are proposals to build on some of…
A founder member of the Swanage Railway has paid a heart-felt tribute to the veteran signalman who inspired him to become a train driver – placing a poignant funeral wreath on the front of his steam locomotive. Bob Inman of Swanage – who worked for British Railways as a signalman at Corfe Castle and Swanage…
Come and join the fun at Moors Valley Country Park, in Ashley Heath, on Sunday 17 March and get a taste of a pirate’s life by taking part in a Pirate Treasure Trail. The family friendly event will be raising funds for charity. Each participant will receive a pirate treasure map guiding him or her…
As part of this year’s ‘OCD Week’ (18–24 February), staff from Dorset HealthCare have been busy baking cakes in support of national charity OCD Action and support group Obsessions Together. Staff have got involved in the culinary fun, with the aim of raising money for the two groups through generous staff and patient donations. Alongside…
Bus companies owned by the Go Ahead Group are to supply three buses to be exhibited at the Bournemouth Aviation Museum’s Fifth Annual Vintage Transport Day on Sunday, 3 March (10am – 4pm). A 1939 Bristol K5G with Eastern Coach Works highbridge double decker body, which was converted to open top during the winter of…
