Jim Broadbent, born on 24th May 1949 in Lincoln, England, is a celebrated British actor renowned for his versatility and distinctive presence on both screen and stage. His extensive career, marked by a blend of comedic brilliance and dramatic depth, has established him as one of Britain’s most beloved...
In typical Camp Bestival fashion, the weekend’s first Castle Stage rave saw children, parents and grandparents singing and dancing, with Utah Saints and Mister Maker setting the tone for the rest of the weekend.Â
Family favourite, Hacker T Dog brought out Hey Duggee for a crowd sing-along to a backdrop...
Co-founder Rob da Bank opened the festival with atmospheric DJ set.
Thousands of festival-going families heading into the grounds of Dorset’s Lulworth Castle, ready for a weekend to remember as Camp Bestival Dorset gets underway for its 16th year. With headliners McFly, Paloma Faith and PETE TONG IBIZA CLASSICS –...
The county of Dorset, with its picturesque landscapes and rich historical heritage, has a fascinating history with steam trains. This history is deeply intertwined with the broader development of the railway network in the United Kingdom during the 19th and 20th centuries. From the arrival of the first steam...
Following the tragic incident in Yorkshire on Sunday 21st July 2024 the following is a small reflection of the moment before time ends.
Characters:
Dad (John): 40s, calm and loving father.
Mum (Rebecca): 40s, nurturing and attentive mother.
Teenager (Ethan): 16, moody but affectionate son.
Child (Olivia): 8, bubbly and curious daughter.
This is a...
Smedley Darlington Butler, born in 1881, is remembered as one of the most decorated Marines in U.S. history, having received the Medal of Honour twice for his service. His military career spanned over three decades, during which he participated in various conflicts, including the Boxer Rebellion and World War...
According to historian Keith Thompson, Robert Saunders (1910-1993)was a Dorset farmer and a member of the British Union of Fascists. He could probably have become Vice President of the National Farmers Union. However, before the election he announced that he wanted all those who supported him to know...
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...
