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Help Protect New Forest Verges
Drivers are being reminded about the importance of not parking on verges in the New Forest. The verges can look like muddy or grassy areas but are incredibly important habitats which support many different animals and rare plant species. They’re a separate designated...
Diverse Abilities Rugby Lunch Returns
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, hosts its annual Rugby Lunch, at Hoburne Park, Christchurch, on Friday 13 September sponsored by Dunore Utility Connections. The Rugby Lunch provides great entertainment, networking opportunities, and guest celebrity...
Year 13 Exam Results Announced
Students across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have received their A-Level, Applied General, Technical and T-Level results today, Thursday 15 August. Exam Grades have been awarded to over 3,000 BCP students that have studied at colleges and sixth forms...
Citizens Advice Q&A
Our friends at Citizens Advice contribute an article covering an issue from their case books each month. Q: Every winter I get the Winter Fuel Payment but my daughter has told me I might not get it this year. That’s a bit worrying. How can I find out? Winter Fuel...
Don’t feed the locals – A guidebook to Weymouth
Are you looking for a way to discover lots of hidden gems in Weymouth? This guidebook written by Budmouth Academy students is perfect for finding the best ways to spend your time in this wonderful town and showcase’s favourite locations you don’t want to miss out on!...
Three Amazing Local Green Spaces Awarded Coveted Green Flag Award
In celebration of Love Parks week, Test Valley Borough Council is thrilled to share that three of its local green spaces have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. This international mark of quality is a testament to the exceptional management and...
Bus Shelter Safety Upgrades
Over 150 bus shelters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been upgraded with new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour and make travelling by bus a more welcoming and safer option. Poole Bus Station has also...
Romsey Poet Publishes Anthology Honoring Late Wife, Supporting Charity
A local man recently found inspiration in poetry, leading him to write over 20 poems reflecting on themes such as love, loss, and life’s simple pleasures. Among these works is a poignant tribute to his late wife, Gail, a beloved Romsey resident for over 35 years, who...
Oakhaven Hospice & New Forest Wealth Management to host ‘Own Your Later Life’ Exhibition
New Forest Wealth Management is sponsoring a special FREE exhibition organised by Oakhaven Hospice on Saturday 28th September 2024 at Brockenhurst College. The Own Your Later Life Exhibition aims to help you to become more informed as you advance along life’s journey,...
Lymington Afloat: Celebrating 1000 Years of Innovation
The picturesque town of Lymington and its surrounding villages owe much of their history and development over the past millennium to the river that courses through them. This enduring waterway has been the cradle for some of the world’s foremost maritime innovators...
South Western Railway Funding For Wilder Connections Project
The Sustainability team at South Western Railway (SWR) has awarded a grant of £39,252 to Dorset Wildlife Trust to fund work with communities to revitalise and connect spaces for nature around Poole and Hamworthy railway stations and along the old railway line to Corfe...
B Side Festival 2024
The B-Side festival is back on Portland. One amazing island, 1000 stories from around the corner to across the globe. Join b-side on an unforgettable journey exploring stories of migration – walks, talks, incredible artworks and experiences created by artists who...