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#Masks4All Dorchester (M4AD) is a small local not for profit group, that began at the start of April with the idea of supporting local volunteers and other frontline workers who were out in the community. It began with a conversation between Emma Scott from Dorchester Town Council, Rosie Lees from...
Statutory consultation is underway as part of the legal process to permanently remove parking bays and introduce a cycle lane along Weymouth’s Custom House Quay. Notices for the Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) will be advertised this week, as Dorset Council looks to create a better mixed-use environment and a safer...
I think everybody has heard of TikTok, it's one of the enticing social media apps, and a little while back, it became famous. All are acting as TikTok influencers in this platform and are encouraged to create videos that stream in this app. TikTok is not like other social media....
This is amazing. Even at my age it looks like I can actually learn something I could not do in my youth. It looks really easy too. Learn how to break dance in 5 seconds. pic.twitter.com/yRnn4m6uUh— Figen (@_TheFigen) September 8, 2022 If it does not work for you try mixing it...
Prior to biometric passport checks, the luxury train operator reduced services, forcing passengers to board in Paris.Passports were not required for British passengers when the Orient Express first ran in the 19th century; instead, they just needed a copy of the Thomas Cook Continental Itinerary. Yet for modern travellers searching...
Weymouth Town Council’s new skatepark and parkour facility opened ahead of schedule on Friday (April 29th), providing a brand new place to skate and scoot.  The £358,000 park was built by local skatepark company Maverick. It includes a wide variety of features to provide opportunities for skaters, BMXers and scooter riders to practise their...
Members of the Greenhill Community Trust are calling for a thorough investigation in to the behaviour of a Dorset councillor. Nick Ireland, Liberal Democratic councillor for Crossways, has been cited not only for a conflict of interest but for entirely inappropriate social media interactions.   As a member of the Dorset...
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is introducing a trial gate closure to motor vehicles at the Whitecliff Gate entrance to Poole Park and a public consultation on a possible permanent closure to this gate. From Wednesday 17 January 2024, the trial gate closure will be in place 24-hours every day...
With rope bridges and tunnel slides, zip wires and monkey bars, children, young people and families have plenty to smile about at the new Jungle Adventure playground that’s opened in Poole Park. Funded through the Parks for People restoration programme run by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National...

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ANSWERS AT BOTTOM (BUT RESIST TO GO TOO EARLY) In which city was Boris Johnson born?Which of the Beatles was walking barefoot over the zebra crossing on The Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover?How many members were in the Monty Python team?Which famous ship was named after the nickname of the witch Nannie...