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Monday, December 23, 2024
As part of our ongoing maintenance programme, a number of roads in the Dorset Council area are to be given an early intervention to seal against water and prevent pot holes.   Known as road preservation, an asphalt liquid is sprayed onto the surface to seal small cracks, preventing water from causing...
The Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival returns to Dorset this month - and as part of it Unite has a new and larger marquee with an expanded programme of workshops and discussions. Unite South West and The Landworker have joined forces this year, and on top of all the practical advice and...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people of all ages to join them at a free open day at Weymouth Ambulance Station on Saturday 06 July 2024. The event will run from 11am – 4pm and will provide people with the opportunity to meet their...
Summer is creeping upon us and it’s nearly time to head to the fields for a weekend to remember! The UK’s favourite family festival is landing back in Lulworth Castle, Dorset (25 – 28 July 2024) with a totally out of this world lineup featuring a galaxy-bending UK festival exclusive headline performance from PETE TONG...
TUESDAY 5 – SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 7.45pm (Thurs, Sat mats 2.30pm) (THEATRE) Age guidance: 12+ Tickets and information 01202 280000  www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Full casting has been announced for Séan Aydon’s brand-new adaption of Mary Shelley*’s classic novel Frankenstein which will play at Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday 5 until Saturday 9 November as part of major...
A trial reduction of charges in three Dorset Council car parks is to take place this summer and early autumn. The car parks are located in the main coastal towns: Swannery in Weymouth, West Bay Road in West Bay, and Charmouth Road in Lyme Regis. From 1 July until 31 October...
New shows go on sale at Lighthouse   Lighthouse, Poole is pleased to announce the following new shows and screenings on sale this week: Rosalie (15)Tuesday 2, Friday 12, Saturday 13 July, 1.30pm (Tues, Sat), 4.30pm (Fri), CinemaThe story of the first bearded lady attraction. In 1870s France, Rosalie is a...

Here comes the summer

In the words of The Undertones: A long-awaited shift in the UK's weather is on its way, with the possibility of a heatwave arriving as soon as next week. In comparison to last year, the hottest June the UK has ever experienced, this year's summer has begun disappointingly, with cold northerly...
Next week is International Refugee Week, (17 to 23 June), a worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year marks the event’s 26th anniversary with the theme of ‘Our Home’. Through art, sport and cultural activities, Refugee Week 2024 hopes to promote a shared...
New shows go on sale at Lighthouse   Lighthouse, Poole is pleased to announce the following new shows and screenings on sale this week: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Abridged)Friday 28 June, 7.45pm, Sherling StudioA different take on the Shakespearean classic, created by students to raise money in aid of Shelter. Charlie and...