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Massive flames are spreading across heathland as nearly 200 firefighters tackled a "very serious" blaze moving rapidly towards nearby homes.
Strong winds were causing the fire, spanning an area of more than 1,000 square metres, to grow amid fears that neighbouring properties could be at risk.
Emergency crews called to the scene, in Dorset, said [...]
Everyone is invited to come along to Upton Country Park and try the exciting new nature trail.
Building on the success of the Spring Trail over Easter, Upton Country Park have installed a fantastic new nature trail. The current theme is minibeasts, so explore the Country Park and test your knowledge of creepy crawlies. Find [...]
Poole’s newly constructed beach soccer pitch at Canford Cliffs has already attracted attention from the best players in the country.
England Beach Soccer (EBS) and Borough of Poole have recently joined together in a partnership that will see Poole’s beaches become the training base for the national team.
John Hawkins, Chief Executive of EBS, [...]
National Family Week is back from 30 May – 5 June 2011 and this year promises to be even bigger and better with a fun-filled week of activities, events, money saving offers and competitions for the whole family to enjoy.
Now in its third year, National Family Week is the largest celebration of families and [...]
The best of Poole’s retail was rewarded at the 6th Annual Top of the Shops Awards held at the Quay Thistle Hotel on 19th May. Over 100 representatives and retailers from all over the Borough of Poole were in attendance at the awards which saw Pilot, based in the Dolphin Shopping Centre, and Forum Jewellers, [...]
A public event is being held on Friday 20 May for people to learn more about the proposal for a new biomass boiler and fuel store for Merley First School.
The project is supported by funding from the Local Strategic Partnership and could save the school £4,000 per year in fuel bills, by accessing the [...]
Councillor Graham Wilson has been elected as Poole’s 763rd Mayor at this year’s Mayor Making Ceremony.
The traditional ceremony – one of the highlights of Poole’s civic calendar – also saw Councillor Mrs Carol Evans elected as Sheriff and Councillor Les Burden, appointed Deputy Mayor. Unfortunately, Poole’s Mayor for 2010/11, Chris Bulteel, was not [...]
Following local elections on 5 May 2011, 42 Councillors have been voted in across 16 wards in Poole.
Poole Council is now comprised of 21 Conservative, 18 Liberal Democrat and three Poole People Party members.
The results of the election mean that no political group has overall control of the Council.
The official turnout for [...]
Residents in Poole will soon be able to enjoy the newly-restored Parkstone Park.
The popular park in Ashley Cross is set to fully reopen to the public at the end of May as the final finishing touches are put on a major facelift.
An original Victorian fountain topped with an otter and a fish is [...]
Borough of Poole would like to update residents about council services during the forthcoming Bank Holiday periods.
Refuse and recycling collection services will operate as normal on all bank holidays, including the Royal Wedding on 29 April. However, if you live in a road due for collection where a street party is being held, please [...]
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