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Sunday, December 22, 2024
Local activists from Cycling Rebellion today launched the LOVE 20 campaign at Winton Banks in Bournemouth, calling for a 20mph speed limit on BCP roads where citizens live, work, shop and play. Heart shaped 20 spoof speed limit signs were displayed along the road, chalk art brought the iconic LOVE...
Ballet flats, commonly known as ballerina flats, are far more than a mere trend in women's fashion—they're a cornerstone. Equal parts elegant and practical, these shoes offer a fusion of comfort and style that's unmatched by any other type of footwear. Often seen gracing the feet of celebrities, professionals,...
For anyone with even a hint of a sweet tooth, chocolate is irresistible. However, the average chocolate bar is loaded with sugar and saturated fat, making it unhealthy. But opting for chocolate with a high cocoa content and low sugar can be much better. Surprisingly, cocoa, the plant from...
A huge spectrum of the community turned out, from families with kids to those in their late 70s. Riding on a mass of local people led by the Cycling Rebellion, they rode from Poole Train Station through Poole Park and Baiter, finishing at Poole Quay. Adam Osman, founder of Cycling Rebellion...
Many police forces in the UK are known for exercising some leniency when it comes to speeding penalties. While exceeding the speed limit is technically an offense, drivers typically need to exceed the limit by about 10 percent plus 2mph or 3mph to trigger a speed camera. However, there...
Dorset, a beautiful county located in the south-west of England, offers a variety of attractions and scenic spots for visitors and locals to explore. Here is a list of the top 50 places to visit in Dorset: Durdle Door: A natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, providing breathtaking coastal...
Sandbanks Beach in Poole is among the top 10% attractions worldwide, according to travel website TripAdvisor.   This stretch of seafront received the Traveller’s Choice Award based on reviews and ratings collected from users over the last year.   Sandbanks joins both Bournemouth Beach Lodges and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf with this top...
Could the next winner of the RSPCA photography awards be from the South? Talented young photographers from the South of England will again be aiming to land the top spots in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.  As the 2023 deadline for entries looms, the RSPCA is calling on young southern photographers to...
Who was Thomas Cook? Thomas Cook was a British businessman who is widely recognised as the founder of the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son. He was born on November 22, 1808, in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, and died on July 18, 1892, in Leicester, England. In the mid-19th century, Thomas Cook...
Unfortunately due to the circumstances currently surrounding the Dorset Belle, the only option available to Island Cruises is to sell her to avoid liquidation of the company, the bills have been mounting up and need to be paid, the lack of money due to the vessel not operating has...