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Police examining Glastonbury performances labelled ‘hateful’ and ‘grotesque’
Elsewhere at the festival, Haim performed as the surprise act on the Park Stage at 7.30pm, while on the Pyramid Stage, Pulp were revealed to be Patchwork with the Sheffield-formed Britpop band paying ...
Lighthouse to host performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor
Lighthouse, Poole, will resonate with the magnificent sounds of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor when Armonico Consort takes to the stage.
RSPCA welcomes new Government trade strategy for the UK
The RSPCA has welcomed new government trade plans as "great news" for animal welfare. The UK trade strategy, announced on Thursday, June 26, includes a commitment not to lower food standards and to ...
A 30mph restriction will be in place for Chickerell show
Chickerell Hill on the B3157 in the town its named after will have a temporary 30mph speed limit imposed from Knights in the Bottom between its junction with the Fleet roundabout and the access road ...
Spot yourself in these Royal Manor 2010 prom pictures
Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know among these 50 old Royal Manor School prom photos from 15 years ago?
Climate Ambassadors needed to help Dorset schools go green
Schools, nurseries and colleges will have free access to help in becoming greener and more climate-resilient. The Department for Education is calling for volunteers in Dorset to help educational ...
Cerne Abbas roads to close for Wessex Water works
Wessex Water engineers are currently carrying out sewer rehabilitation works in Cerne Abbas which has already seen Back Lane and Abbey Street, closed until Friday, July 4.
Memories in photos of pubs from Weymouth's drinking past
See how many of these pubs and clubs from Weymouth's past you remember in this trip down memory lane. You may remember visiting these hostelries and nightclubs - some of them are still trading, some ...
National Trust announces return of Brownsea music evenings
The National Trust has announced the return of its popular music and food evenings on Brownsea Island, offering visitors an evening of entertainment, dining, and natural beauty in one of the region’s ...
Maiden Castle Road Dorchester closure for gas main upgrade
A ROAD in Dorchester is to be temporarily closed for a gas main to be upgraded. Maiden Castle Road will be closed between its junction with Celtic Crescent and no. 46, a distance of approximately 315 ...
Weymouth motorised fire engine arrives in town in 1923
In 1923 Weymouth obtained its first motorised fire engine, supplied by Dennis. It is seen here in July 1923 outside the Pavilion giving a demonstration to commemorate its entry into service and the ...