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Volunteers named as finalists in the Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards
A group of volunteers has been named as finalists in the Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards
Reunion lunch to celebrate those who worked on landmark Ptarmigan programme
Former employees who worked on the Ptarmigan defence communications project at Plessey Defence Systems in Christchurch are being invited to a reunion lunch.
Bongo’s Bingo to bring special Halloween events to O2 Academy in Bournemouth
Bongo’s Bingo is bringing its Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun special to the O2 Academy in Bournemouth, with two Halloween-themed events lined up
Free dance sessions on Bournemouth terrace to continue every weekend in August
Dancing Terraces is back for 2026 at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 9pm.
Office building celebrates 23 years at the heart of Ferndown business community
Nimrod Way, Arena Offices' centre in Ferndown, first opened its doors in 2003 and has since become the foundation of a network of 12 centres.
Poole Harbour named the best destination in England for a first-time boat trip
Poole Harbour has been named the best boating destination in England for first-time trips
Oceanarium Bournemouth welcomes new penguin chick to its Humboldt colony
Oceanarium Bournemouth has announced the arrival of a Humboldt penguin chick at its Penguin Beach Encounter.
Beach hut tax reclassification as second homes leaves Dorset owners underinsured
Beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head now face council tax bills exceeding £1,500 a year following a decision by BCP Council to remove tax reduction.
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