The launch of the 2013 Poppy Appeal is always a time of mixed emotions. There is sadness for those who have lost their life in battle but also an immense amount of pride for all men and women who have served their country. The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal gives everyone a chance to raise…
The Met Office has issued a ‘Yellow alert’ for the majority of the weekend, claiming spells of heavy rain and strong winds are expected for most parts. It has also issued an ‘Amber alert’ for Sunday night leading into Monday morning, with forecasters warning of a significant storm developing close to the UK. They say…
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for East Dorset District Council. This follows a 12-week public consultation on its draft proposals and draws new boundaries for each council ward across the district. The Commission’s final recommendations propose that East Dorset should be represented by…
Lynne Parker winner of IFAW’s Avian Rescue Award was presented with her trophy by naturalist and broadcaster Bill Oddie at the House of Lords on Tuesday 22 October. For full story go to dorsetview.co.uk/bird-lover-to-receive-national-award Pictured left to right are Baroness Gale, UK Director of IFAW Robbie Marsland, Lynne Parker and Bill Oddie.
Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and information after a collision in the Oakdale. The incident occurred between 1-1.30pm on Saturday 19 October outside the Post Office on Wimborne Road. A 13-year-old local girl was on the pedestrian crossing with a friend when she was involved in a collision with a silver coloured car.…
Warren Brown, producer of the Variety Remembrance Show at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown on Sunday 3rd November has asked for help finding someone to represent the Naval Services. He is looking for up to six people from any naval service including sea rescue, to be present on stage for a short while. He is…
The Pirates of Poole presented a cheque for £1,800 to Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole, having raised the money during the Harry Paye Day celebrations on Poole Quay earlier this year. The charity, which offers free specialist palliative nursing care to around 650 local people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, were thrilled with the…
Tributes have been paid to 41-year-old Michael William Birt from Bournemouth who was killed in a road traffic collision in Broadstone. Mr Birt died when his black Yamaha motorcycle was involved in a collision at around 7.50am on Tuesday 22 October 2 on Gravel Hill close to the traffic light junction with Queen Anne Drive.…
Buckler’s Hard, on the banks of the Beaulieu River, could soon become a centre for the teaching and study of traditional shipbuilding with students able to work with large timbers under the supervision of a shipwright. This will soon be a reality thanks to a £3.75m Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to Portsmouth Naval Base…
With Halloween fast approaching, Dorset Police is reminding the public to enjoy the festivities safely but to ensure they respect others. Enhanced patrols will be carried out by officers on Halloween evening, Thursday 31 October, as well as the weekend before and after. Chief Superintendent Jane Newall said: “We appreciate that people want to go…
