The Srebrenica Flag will be flying over County Hall on Thursday 11 July in memory of all those who died or suffered in the Srebrenica area in Eastern Bosnia.
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, in which over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered in...
Human remains and artefacts suggest that locals adopted some of the Roman customs and traditions that they liked.
Wine vessels found as grave goods suggest this had become a popular addition to life after the Roman invasion.
Two hunting dogs - despite being a prized UK export in the Roman empire...
This week is International Refugee Week, and during the week, we are shining a light on some of the refugees that have settled in Dorset.
Today we hear from Maryna, a refugee from Ukraine. When the war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, Maryna, her husband and their two children were...
This week is International Refugee Week, and throughout the week, we are putting the spotlight on some of the refugees that have settled in Dorset.
Today we hear from Fayeza and Mustafa from Afghanistan.
They and their two young children became refugees when the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Both were well qualified with...
For those who are unaware of who Jacqueline Wilson is.
Jacqueline Wilson, a prolific British author, has captivated the hearts and minds of young readers for decades. Born on December 17, 1945, in Bath, England, Wilson's extensive body of work has been instrumental in shaping contemporary children's literature. Her stories,...
Martyn Ware is a seminal figure in the landscape of electronic music, with a career spanning several decades marked by innovation and a keen sense of social awareness. As a founding member of The Human League and Heaven 17, Martyn has not only contributed to the evolution of synth-pop...
George Carlin, a seminal figure in American comedy, wielded his razor-sharp wit to critique societal norms, politics, and the human condition. Renowned for his incisive observational comedy and dark humour, Carlin's influence transcended the realm of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on cultural and political discourse.
Early Life and...
"Please check, please repeat." A frantic telephone call from a woman with a cut-glass English accent took Maureen Sweeney by surprise.
A short time earlier, the Irish postmistress had filed her hourly weather report: "Force six wind and a rapidly falling barometer." It was her 21st birthday, but she and...
"I smell a virgin…" Katie Hopkins said, looking straight at me. "I smell lefty, pressy scum!"
The far-right commentator was addressing an audience of 500 people in a soggy tent in a rural corner of northwest England. I was standing at the back, but that didn't stop her singling me...
Weymouth resident Ian Brooke is a volunteer at the Nothe Fort and has a very personal connection to D-Day. Here he describes his father’s role in the run up to this historic moment.
“My father, Victor, was a linesman in the Royal Corps of Signals and he landed on the...
