Poole tourism

by Aidan Poole Payment orchestration specialist BR-DGE has entered into an agreement with Kenwood Travel, a British luxury tour operator, to meet the growing demand for international travel. The agreement provides Kenwood Travel with payment orchestration technology for seamless online payment and the BR-DGE platform of more than 300 payment …

A Boscombe innovation has helped Bournemouth Coastal BID win two awards, including the coveted ‘Place Management’ title at the British BID Awards. Boscombe’s huge spotlight was the move that wowed the judges and saw 19 other entries that made it to the shortlist. It was the country’s first permanent 3D …

For decades, Roanoke’s economy has run on steam. Appropriate, then, that STEAM could be what propels Star City into the future. The acronym STEAM is a modification of STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Once home to the mighty Norfolk and Western Railroad, later Norfolk Southern, Roanoke …

Armistice Day in Bournemouth 1918 – ‘Receiving News from the Daily Echo Office’ Crowds gathered outside the Echo Office to hear the announcement of the signing of the Armstice declared from the steps by Mr HJ Cheverton, general On Remembrance Sunday tomorrow, the Echo looks back on World War I …

FOUR seafront toilet blocks across the conurbation are being refurbished this winter as part of a £300,000 investment. The upgrades are being made to facilities in Bournemouth West, between Happyland Amusements and the West Beach restaurant, Bournemouth East, next to Harry Ramsden’s fish and chips, Sandbanks, next to the car …

The brand claims that electric vehicles are the most cost-effective means of transport and that the demand for such vehicles is growing by Aidan Poole Destination management organization Road.Travel has introduced a solution to make electric vehicle journeys more convenient and turn travelers into high-value travellers. The brand said electric …

The Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival will kick off in November and run until the New Year. Here’s everything you need to know about the attraction set to shine this festive season. What is that? Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival is billed as Poole’s answer to Bournemouth’s popular Christmas Tree …

Berlin residents share concerns over new response fee BERLIN — Residents continue to worry about new emergency response fees introduced by the Berlin Fire Company. Resident James Walsh addressed the Berlin City Council on Monday to express his frustration at the response fee now being charged by the Berlin Fire …

Georgina Bartlett is the new chairman of the Poole Business Improvement District (BID). She fills a vacant position since the resignation of the previous president in January this year. Georgina will be supported in this role by Sara St George who was elected Vice-Chair by the Poole BID Board at …

At a recent out of town meeting, I was speaking with someone from the State Department of Commerce. He lives in the Pauls Valley area and travels throughout southwestern Oklahoma to meet with economic developers. I asked if long trips were difficult for him and he told me he loved …

Ahead, the lowered ruins of Corfe Castle tower over the gap in the chalk ridge. Here, on neighboring commons, yellow tansy, mauve watermint and thickets of ripe sloes, hips and hawthorn brighten up the splashy, rolling land. Climbing to Challow Hill from Corfe our gaze down is necessarily focused on …

MILAN: Next year the Giro d’Italia will take place almost entirely on the Italian mainland. The 2023 Grand Tour of Italy route was unveiled at a ceremony in Milan on Monday. It will start in Abruzzo, as announced last month, and end in Rome. The Giro will not pass through …

Hotel chef hands over after three decades Everything changes in the kitchen of one of Bournemouth’s top hotels as the head chef more than three decades behind hangs up his whites. This month saw the end of a 32-year career as head chef at the Miramar Hotel on East Cliff …

AFC Bournemouth v Brentford in the Premier League season at the Vitality Stadium. Marcos Senesi and Philip Billing..Photo by Richard Crease. MARCOS Senesi has upgraded to the Premier League after a baptism of fire to start his life in England. Thrown into the fray in the heavy 4-0 defeat at …

They are often unsung heroes, but they have now received well-deserved recognition for the role they play in BCP’s multi-million pound hospitality business. Waiters and waitresses, clerical staff – including HR, administration and accounting – as well as maintenance, night staff and kitchen porters were among the roles honored at …

The Dreamforce 2022 convention is just a memory now. However, new data analyzing its impact on San Francisco is beginning to show positive indications for the city’s struggling tourism industry. A recent data report compiled by SRT, a global hotel data and analytics company, analyzed hotel occupancy in San Francisco’s …

Photo caption – back row – Jacob Hughes (Swansea.Com), Jayne Brewer (CEO of 2B Enterprising), Richard Jones (Vice Principal) and Julie Thomas (1/2 year teacher). In the front row – Pupils from Pontybrenin primary school A Swansea-based business education resource provider has celebrated a successful first year in business. 2B …

Locals don’t have long to wait to enjoy Bournemouth’s Christmas tree wonderland. Now in its fifth year, this free attraction runs from Friday, November 18 through Monday, January 2, 2023. It promises to dazzle and delight with its iconic 60-foot Christmas tree with light shows set to music, as well …

ASHEVILLE — A first-of-its-kind project creating a roadmap for the next 20 years is poised to change Buncombe County’s growth forever, particularly with respect to housing density and the risk of gentrification as the county’s population is expected to increase by almost 30%. After a year of public comment and …

About this event 2810 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606 See the map Free event Add to calendar Please join the author, researcher and speaker Anneliese Singh for “Racial Healing: Practical Activities to Help You Explore Racial Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing.” In this talk, Singh will …

Football, and the NFL, is huge in the United States. Across the Atlantic in Europe, especially the UK, taking a “vacation” to Central Florida, namely Osceola County, is just as huge. And now Experience Kissimmee, Osceola County’s tourism marketing arm, has reached an agreement to tie the two together. Last …

Robert Frost’s ‘nothing golden can remain’ maxim rings especially true this season as the fleeting golden, orange and red foliage of autumn peaks in the poet’s home states of Vermont and neighboring New Hampshire. . But that brief and gloriously Instagrammable fall color can still be captured on a weekend …

The Christmas parties organized by the municipality will not be minimized despite the cost of living crisis. Illuminations, ice rinks and festive markets will make their big comeback in the agglomeration this Christmas. Although full details have yet to emerge, city leaders have insisted the events in Bournemouth and Poole …

Nevada saw two significant marijuana policy developments on Wednesday, with a judge ruling that the Board of Pharmacy’s classification of the drug as a Schedule I substance violates the state’s Constitution – a ruling which comes as regulators separately announced that they will soon begin accepting applications for the site’s …

Tourist tax on UK destinations is unsupported by Express.co.uk readers, according to a new survey. Edinburgh could be the first UK city to introduce a visitor’s tax, with the city council estimating that £15million could be raised by adding a small charge to the accommodation bill for overnight visitors. Edinburgh …

Published: 3:23 PM September 6, 2022 From November the Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival will chase away the darkness. Christmas starts even earlier this year, with the announcement of a new Christmas destination offering that is set to captivate and delight residents and visitors to Poole this winter. Celebrating Poole’s …

There was a hive of activity in Parliament today as those who received one of 143 prized tickets to the jobs and skills summit made their way to the Great Hall. Business leaders, union representatives, advocates and prime ministers (and a few politicians) came to discuss Australia’s economy and jobs. …

By Austin Bishop Here are some interesting articles from issues of The Kemper County Messenger from one, five, 10, 25, 50 and 80 years ago. ONE YEAR AGO (JUNE 3, 2021) – DeKalb voters head to the polls on Tuesday to choose their mayor for the next four years. Incumbent …

The organizers of this year’s Destination Management Board Tourism Awards have welcomed a new title sponsor. The Working Holiday youth mobility scheme was already a category sponsor for what has been billed as the biggest – and best – award for BCP’s hospitality and tourism sector. But now he has …

Three friends who were killed in a horrific two-vehicle crash in southern Tasmania on Saturday have been identified by police. Maddi Baird, 19, her boyfriend Andrew Everett, 28, and driver Brady Poole, 27, died at the scene where their Toyota Corolla collided with an oncoming VW on the South Arm …

“The board needs to start giving direction to staff. Take the reins and give the direction,” says outgoing mayor and county councilor Alar Soever Depending on the decision of voters in local elections, Gray County Council could see a major upheaval after all votes are counted on October 24. As …

BY KAREN BOSSICK There’s been a lot going on lately about dams, whether it’s the plight of salmon or the plight of humans as rivers dry up across the American West. The Sun Valley Museum of Art tackles the history of dams in the Pacific Northwest with its new project …

Dorset resident Maris Lake has proposed a tax on tourists to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole because he believes they are responsible for the litter that covers local beaches. Maris started a petition on Change.org. It said: “Every year – especially after the Covid lockdown – the sandy beaches of BPC …

A PETITION calling for a public consultation to review a wind farm in Poole Bay has reignited a debate over the plans. A petition calling for further consultation on the Poole Bay wind farm has received over 400 signatures. Adrian Chapmanlaw, who started the online petition, said: “The wind farms …

Weary south coast residents want to charge vacationers to visit their popular beaches. Residents of Dorset want to introduce a ‘tourist tax’ after being fed up with how beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been ‘trashed’ by careless tourists this summer. Maris Lake, who lives in the area, started …

Dorset residents are campaigning to introduce a tourist tax in Bournemouth. Many are angry that beaches in the popular resort area have been ‘trashed’ this summer. Local resident Maris Lake has started a petition calling for people entering a defined area in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to be taxed. Mr …

PLANS for a maritime-themed illuminated festival will give Poole a ‘destination event’ to rival Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland, organizers say. The Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival will run for six weeks from November 19, with illuminations from the bus station to Poole Quay. Organizers say holding two major Christmas festivals …

After enjoying glorious sunshine for the past few weeks and with temperatures still hovering around 23 degrees, you probably don’t want to think about Christmas. However, the BCP Council have just announced the date for a new festive event – Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival, which will run from Saturday …

UK camping has exploded in the past two years, with 4.5 million Britons camping or caravanning for the first time since the start of the pandemic, according to Mintel. And new research has now revealed 10 of the best secret camping destinations Britain has to offer, with Abereiddy and Havefordwest …

ENFORCEMENT action against beach campers is heating up along the BCP coast with 70 legal notices issued since June. In anticipation of a busy weekend, the BCP board reminded beachgoers that overnight camping on beaches will not be tolerated and could result in prosecution. An ‘early wake up call’ could …

A NEW air and sea stunt has been revealed ahead of this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival. Sunseeker’s high-performance day boat, the Hawk 38, will be pitted against the G-JPIT aerobatic plane, in the new Sea and Sky Sprint at the huge tourist attraction, which returns in September. The G-JPIT is …

Traffic cones placed at known illegal parking hotspots on the Bournemouth and Poole coast have proven successful with residents. Following chaotic scenes in mid-July when illegally parked cars caused traffic jams in places like East Cliff, residents and business owners demanded action and criticized council planning for the summer period. …

Poole & Buckin’ Krazy of Fayette County. “/> Crowds were large and the rain held off as Fayette, Clinton and Highland counties joined forces to host the first Battle of the Tri-County Bands Friday night on Sugartree Street in downtown Wilmington. The venue for the free event will rotate between …

SEAFRONT hoteliers have implored the council to take action to prevent an “irreversible” decline in the region’s tourism trade with a new and clear strategy. The travel chaos, demand for facilities and overwhelmed infrastructure seen along the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole seafronts during July’s temperature spikes have been described as …

The museum will close at the end of October 2022 with construction work in 2023 and a planned reopening in 2024. During the closure, the museum will be hitting the road, bringing Poole’s unique stories and heritage to the local community through an outreach and events programme, with the opportunity …

The Isle of Wight has signed up for a smartphone app providing beachgoers with useful local information, including real-time updates on the busiest areas. Since this week, the Free Beach Check UK will show real-time information for Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor, with plans to extend coverage to other beaches …

Filo Beddoe will represent Highland County this Friday at the Battle of the Bands in Wilmington. Courtesy picture The three bands will compete for the inaugural Tri-County Battle of the Bands trophy. Courtesy picture WILMINGTON – Downtown Wilmington is poised to rock yet again. Clinton, Fayette and Highland counties joined …

What can a newly settled Massachusetts resident do, but stare in confusion as his friend tells a story of driving to the packie, but gets into trouble and gets pulled over by a statie while trying to hit a U-ey after Missed a rotator turn? Imagine if the situation happened …

A mixed-use project in Poole comprising a hotel, apartments and restaurant has been refused permission after facing more than 6,000 objections. Members of the committee had welcomed some of the proposals, but concerns about flooding risks were a major factor in their rejection. The request is for a trio of …

South Molle, also owned by a Chinese investment group, is also inactive, too expensive to restore after Hurricane Debbie in 2017. Gina Rinehart had looked at the long-rotten Great Keppel off Rockhampton – which once marketed itself as “a great place to get wrecked”, with photos of scantily-clad beauties on …

Breadcrumb Links Television Movies Culture A Soviet rocket scientist survives an operation in 1966, and in 1992 a woman is set to become President of the United States 1992 fashion won’t be rushed: Wrenn Schmidt as Margo Madison in For All Mankind. Picture by AppleTV+ Reviews and recommendations are unbiased …

Fayette, Clinton and Highland counties joined forces to host the first Tri-County Battle of the Bands on Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m. in downtown Wilmington on Sugartree Street. The venue will rotate annually between the three counties. The executive directors of each local tourism bureau worked together to ensure …

Bob Mackin In late May, Canadian Security Intelligence Service agents met with Mayor Kennedy Stewart and warned him that the government of the People’s Republic of China could interfere directly or indirectly with the 2022 municipal elections. How did we come here? 2010 June 22 Former CSIS Director Richard Fadden …

Yusuf Khan and Will Horner reported in today’s Wall Street Journal that “Good agricultural weather and the rush of Russian grain ships across the Black Sea dampened global wheat pricesa welcome sign for vulnerable countries struggling with soaring food prices. “The good mix of sun and rain in the United …

As Disney Cruise Line gears up with its first new ship departing from Port Canaveral in more than a decade, the port is already over budget eight months into the fiscal year. Disney Wish is set to have its port baptism on Wednesday and begin sailing with customers on July …

January 09, 2022 During the Christmas season, many people become nostalgic, remembering Christmases past, especially happy Christmases spent with family and friends or an unusual Christmas. This is especially true for those of us who are in our later years. Since our energy levels are lower, we spend more time …

The newest addition to Sunderlandannounced plans to add Bottomless Brunches to the menu starting this weekend. The Tin of Sardines gin bar opened in Roker on June 16, offering visitors tea, coffee, pastries and cakes along with a tasty menu as well as over 200 varieties of gin and 50 …

BEACHGOERS must be ‘accountable for their actions’ following massive littering on Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year. Bottles, plastic bags and rubbish were left on the sand across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole late last week. Around 25,000 to 35,000 people were on Bournemouth beach on Friday, according …

South Haven is a small town on Lake Michigan in the western part of the state. It has long been a tourist destination, and short-term rental websites have made it easier for tourists to visit and for owners to rent their properties. But short-term rentals are divisive, with some residents …

Rubbish was strewn across Bournemouth beach after a night of partying in the popular Dorset hotspot. The city saw temperatures of up to 26C and the evening remained warm, prompting people to stay outside to party. In an image shared from the west of the central pier, rubbish can be …

BCP COUNCIL responded after a Bournemouth beach bar claimed it had no choice but to close due to ‘rules and regulations’. The council said it had worked with the operators of the now-closed Beach Hut Bar and Grill in West Cliff to “encourage them to stay put”. The bar was …

NEW data shows there are hundreds of homes newly registered as holiday rentals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, despite concerns about the impact of increased tourism on local communities. The coronavirus pandemic has led to a “staycationing” boom, with vacation home prices skyrocketing in tourist hotspots, and many looking to …

PROPOSALS that could see ferry services from Weymouth to the Channel Islands return are described as ‘a welcome boost’. Dorset Council, however, insists that some ‘fundamental considerations’ still need to be resolved before a final decision can be made. As reported, plans have been seen by Weymouth City Council and …

1/5 Krys Marshall (L) and Joel Kinnaman will be seen in ‘For All Mankind’ Season 3, beginning Friday. Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ NEW YORK, June 10 (UPI) — Joel Kinnaman and Krys Marshall say their NASA astronaut characters Ed Baldwin and Danielle Poole initially dislike the concept of privatized …

NEW ZEALAND AND BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 8, 2022– Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first fully electric, self-driving air taxi in the United States, is bringing the future of flight to Australia through a new partnership with the Council of Mayors of the …

Tourists visiting Japan can be sent home if they fail to follow rules requiring them to wear masks, thoroughly sanitize their hands and take out private health insurance, according to guidelines set by the government ahead of the cautious reopening and progressive from the Japanese border. Travel agencies will be …

PLANNERS have refused retrospective permission to turn a 2.5 hectare field in Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster into a caravan and campsite. The application for Papushka Fields relates to facilities which have already been in place since March 2021 and included new gates to the site, which ward councilors described as …

Only 5 beaches in Dorset have council funded wheelchair mats as one council has announced that wheelchair accessible mats will soon be available at another beach by July 2022. Swanage Council mats will be placed near the lifeguard hut and used. throughout the summer season at Swanage Beach. The news …

As the temperatures rise and school ends for the summer, it’s a good time to find new places to explore. Whether these day trips take you to the Berkshires, east of the coast, or to another New England state, each has its own charm, perfect for anyone looking to get …

Dorset is home to a multitude of stunning landscapes. In fact, it wasn’t until recently that we shared some locals’ insights into why people head to each of the area’s 31 most well-known beaches. Despite their beauty and general good condition, not all of these beaches have been awarded the …

BATON ROUGE — LSU student media students have won 19 awards for excellence in journalism in the 2021 Region 12 Society of Professional Journalists, or SPJ, competition and six awards in the 2022 College Media Business & Advertising Managers competition, or CMBAM, Competition. Among the awards were five winning articles …

Jhe drama of a journey to the South West of England usually looks like this. Act I: getting through the Friday rush hour in the euphoria of the holidays (“It’s good, we’re still on the move!”). Act II: brooding silence in the traffic jams (“Why aren’t the fires moving?”). Act …

Upcoming public/community events in Clinton County are as follows. Email your public event information to [email protected] . Wednesday May 18 • Books and Beers Book Club at the Wilmington Public Library, the Adult Book Club meets at TinCap Cidery at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month (May …

Indeed, supporters of the rewilding plans fear that the recent spate of deaths could jeopardize the whole project. “It’s a huge concern,” says Dr Ruth Tingay, co-director of campaign group Wild Justice and author of the blog. Raptor Persecution UK. “We know the cause of the original extinction was persecution …

THE BEACHES of Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Purbeck have once again won the coveted Blue Flag awards. Sandbanks won the international award again after receiving one every year since the program launched 35 years ago. Avon Beach, Highcliffe Beach and Friars Cliff achieved the distinction for the first time. Avon …

The winners will be revealed at a black-tie awards ceremony at the Pavilions in Harrogate on June 30. PHOTO: Gerard Binks. The 12 presets (see below) were narrowed down from dozens of entries by a panel of judges led by Bettys boss Simon Eyles. The other judges were Matthew Chapman, …

Motorways have increased transport connectivity between UK cities and counties since the opening of the M6 ​​in 1958. These multi-lane motorways have proliferated over the past six decades, with dozens now crisscrossing almost every part of the UK – but not Dorset. Although the county has major roads linking Dorchester, …

A commemoration of the 107th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place on Sunday in Cobh. Organized by Cobh Tourism, the ceremonies are fitting memorials to all those who lost their lives on this fateful wartime journey. Cobh has a lasting connection to the Lusitania and its …

No one should be surprised to read that our local foreign language schools are suffering so badly in the post-Brexit post-Covid economy (Echo, May 2). What I found surprising was the reported size of the local language school industry. At £300million, presumably in revenue, this has not been entirely eclipsed …

Channel 4’s hit cooking show Come Dine With Me is looking for aspiring chefs to take part in the show. The show organizers are looking for residents of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas to show off their culinary skills and meet other locals. A brand new series is set …

Locals and visitors alike are often amazed by the sheer size and beauty of Poole Harbour. At its only coastal entrance, on its eastern side, it hosts Millionaire’s Row and the luxury strip of Sandbanks, and west of its mouth begins Studland and our rather well-known nudist beach. Pass through …

FOOTBALL grounds in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been chosen for upgrades as part of a new pilot initiative. The Premier League, the FA and the Government’s Football Foundation have announced that the BCP Council is among a number of local authorities selected under its new grass pitch pilot scheme. …

A bird of prey that hasn’t bred in southern Britain for two centuries ‘due to human persecution’ is set to return thanks to a program that started in Poole five years ago . The Poole Harbor Osprey reintroduction programme, which is run by charities Birds of Poole Harbor and The …

The science behind the positive effects of being near bodies of water probably hadn’t occurred to Jerry Hay in the early 1960s. As a child, Hay carried his schoolbooks up the cliff overlooking the Wabash River near the old Pillsbury factory in Terre Haute. He would study there. Pillsbury’s security …

Traveling seems to be the only thing on everyone’s mind with summer fast approaching, and all the free time and tan that comes with it. But it seems some are so desperate to get up and go that they are simply content with what they already have in the UK. …

As the big-ticket talkathon returns to town, details emerge from the original deal between PavCo and the TED organization. The exclusive and expensive conference for innovators and celebrities is back at the Vancouver Convention Center, after two years of pandemic cancellations. TED, which stands for technology, entertainment and design, returns …

Plans to transform miles of coastline and harbor scenery in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole into a world-class seaside leisure destination could take a major step forward next week. A new venture – dubbed BCP Seafront Strategy – has been developed to set out a “unified vision, ambition and priorities” for …

April 04, 2022 “Technology is best when it brings people together!” – Matt Mullenweg Technology is beautiful, fascinating and sometimes even frightening. Every year we see progress that cements all humans as lifelong learners. Things will continue to change and we will continue to learn and grow with them. That’s …

Wales’ most exciting new businesses have been shortlisted under a brand new awards scheme. the National StartUp Awards Series was launched to recognize the burgeoning startup scene across the UK, which has accelerated since the start of the pandemic. In 2020, as most of the world shut down, over 400,000 …

A row broke out at the millionaire’s playground in Sandbanks after the local authority took control of the crazy golf course – then closed it for safety reasons ahead of the Easter holidays. Outgoing operator Tony Unsworth built the Sandbanks Crazy Golf in 2003 and it has since become one …

The casino and resort offered by Urban One just off Interstate 95. (BizSense File) Tax Items Related to Casinos, Richmond 300 Amendments on City Council Agenda Richmond City Council meets Monday beginning with a budget workshop at 1 p.m. and an informal session at 4 p.m. Business at the regular …

by Paul Pool It all started in 1986 when a select group of the elite of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC) got together and decided to launch a regatta in Phuket in 1987 – as a special tribute to the 60th birthday of the King of Thailand from the …

It was inspiring to read your article (Top Tourism Tips) about the work of local photographers and the Dorchester Tourism Partnership in promoting features of the town that are loved by local residents and can provide recommendations for visitors. It’s no surprise that the River Frome walk and the Iron …

We take a look at the stories affecting travel to, from and around France this week. One of the most important news is that the UK has now lifted all of its remaining restrictions for international travelers from today (March 18). This comes almost two years to the day since …

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of Russian tourists are stranded in Thai resorts because of the war in Ukraine, many unable to pay their bills or return home due to sanctions and canceled flights. The crisis in Europe has also put a damper on plans to revive the Southeast Asian nation’s …

Jade Naidu (2nd from L) accepts the Coffs Coast Woman of the Year award with Emma Aspden (2021 winner) (L) and runners-up Lorraine Penn (2nd from R) and Sarah Poole (R) (Carolan Buckmaster Photography ) OVER 300 Coffs Coast women had lunch together at the Pacific Bay Resort on Tuesday …

An art installation depicting a ‘bottle knot’ on a rope will be completed in Poole in the coming days, despite initial setbacks. The artwork, created by artist Michael Condron, was conceived after Poole City Council asked local residents what improvements they wanted to see in the area in 2018. According …

THE owners of a holiday park in Poole could go back to the drawing board on major redevelopment plans. An application to demolish the existing Rockley Watersports Training Centre, cafe and various buildings has been submitted by Rockley Sands (Estates) Limited. The proposal for the Rockley Point site included plans …

Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Minister Catherine Martin has announced six new appointments to the Arts Council’s board for terms of up to five years. Details The Minister announced the appointment of: Andrew Clancy; director of Clancy Moore Architects and professor of architecture at the Kingston School of …

THERE is irony in the name – Misery Beach. Albany’s breathtaking coastline is anything but, having been officially named by Tourism Australia as the country’s best beach for 2022. We are a long way from Misery’s dark past, when the blood of whales hunted by a nearby whaling station tinged …

Sainsbury’s is to close three of its cafes in Dorset, according to an announcement this afternoon (March 1). The grocery giant has released a list of cafes across the country that must remain open, despite the closure of 200 of their in-store restaurants. Of the list, only two cafes in …

When the Orange County African American Historical Society (OCAAHS) gathered Feb. 13 at the Arts Center in Orange for its annual meeting, it had plenty to celebrate. Less than an hour later, at the end of the in-person and online meeting, he had reflected on a successful year and honored …

In a day-long online awards ceremony, 54 winners were announced for the Dorset Tourism Awards 2021/22, with three more to be revealed in May, when winners and sponsors gather at the Sculpture by the Lakes in Pallington, which won gold, silver and bronze at this year’s event. The judges found …

Residents of DORSET have reacted to the news that England will lift Covid restrictions this week. Under the new plan for ‘Living with Covid’, the legal requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for the virus will end on Thursday. Free lateral flow tests will also be removed from April 1. …

3193f4cf-e1cc-48d0-8ee2-961cbe7bf3ca The Dorset Tourism Awards celebrate Dorset’s best businesses, with an annual awards ceremony, which this year saw 54 winners announced during a day-long online awards ceremony on February 10 2022 is the competition’s ninth year, with the ceremony concluding nine months of entries, …

From the days of smuggling, through the years of different trades and industries, to today as a tourist attraction, Poole Quay has been the focal point of the town. Poole Quay has been home to many different industries over the years, from fishing trips to Newfoundland and the export of …

PLANS have now been submitted for the multi-million pound transformation of two beachfront locations. Entrepreneur Luke Davis plans to transform restaurants and kiosks in Sandbanks and Branksome Chine into a Rockwater Village, modeled on the Rockwater operation he runs in Hove. And official plans have now been submitted to PCO …

Councils across the UK have been forced to suspend public services, close schools and provide emergency aid to the homeless due to Storm Eunice. The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings due to expected ‘damaging and disruptive’ winds which could pose a threat to life. A number of …

Former Spice Girl Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown has been named British Tourism Ambassador for the Caribbean island of Nevis. His appointment – by the Nevis Tourism Authority – is with immediate effect and as part of her new role, she will help to raise the profile of this small destination. …

Cliftonville Skatepark Map (Image Skater: Kane McArthur) Photo by Ben Wilks Plans for a skatepark in Cliftonville will go ahead if Cabinet members approve proposals for a 20-year lease. The park will be on the former crazy golf site of Ethelbert Crescent and will be run by a CIC set …