The inspiration for Barbie came from a German doll called Bild Lilli. Bild Lilli (swipe left) was a popular comic strip character created by Reinhard Beuthien, and the comic strip appeared in the German tabloid newspaper "Bild" from 1952 to 1961.
Lilli was a high-end call girl who used her...
'When Will I, will I be famous' (Bros, Weymouth 1989)
The Roadshows are celebrating their 50th anniversary and we decided to take a look at its history. From its beginnings in 1973 to its cancellation thirty or so years later.
The Radio 1 Roadshows represent a significant chapter in the history...
More than 100 Poole residents have come together to put on the town’s first ever community play, SALT.
SALT, set in Poole between 1681 and present day, follows a group of fishermen who are preparing to leave on a treacherous journey across hostile shores to fish cod, but this time...
Archaeology students from Bournemouth University have discovered a Bronze Age burial site during an excavation of a prehistoric settlement in Dorset.
It is the first time Bronze Age bones have been discovered on the site in Winterborne Kingston, where the university’s Department of Archaeology and Anthropology has been excavating settlements...
George Carlin, an iconic American comedian and social critic, left an indelible mark on the world of comedy through his unique blend of sharp wit, thought-provoking observations, and fearless approach to controversial topics. Born on May 12, 1937, in New York City, Carlin became known for his groundbreaking stand-up...
Wyke Regis is essentially built around a hill whose 240 foot summit demands a commanding view for miles in all directions. Dominating the coastal village sandwhiched between Portland and Weymouth, Wyke Hill would have had a sacred symbolism since the time of Neolithic temple builders.
A 16th Century warning beacon...
Some very humorous, tongue-in-cheek observations by 66 year old American, Scott Waters, after a visit to the UK
I was in England again a few weeks ago, mostly in small towns, but here’s some of what I learned:
* Almost everyone is very polite
* The food is generally outstanding
* There are...
Gillian is a seven-year-old girl who cannot sit still in school.
She continually gets up, gets distracted, flies with thoughts, and doesn't follow lessons. Her teachers worry about her, punish her, scold her, reward the few times that she is attentive, but nothing. Gillian does not know how to sit...
A herdswoman living in Dorset has had her memoir published.
When Mary Buchan, from Marnhull, left school in the early 1950s, she went straight into the male dominated world of farming and applied for a job at Chapel Farm.
Now, her collection of fascinating letters to her mother, have been published...
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Further details have been announced for Disney100: The Concert, the UK arena tour that celebrates Disney’s seminal music and...
