Maritime Mix – London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Sea

Animating Weymouth, Portland and the Jurassic Coast, the Maritime Mix – London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Sea will deliver the complete Olympic experience with over 80 inspirational events from 9th March to 9th September. The unique creative celebration will include World class outdoor theatre, circus, visual arts, earth science and art, sound installations, open-air […]



Twin Sails Bridge Celebrations

Thousand flocked to Poole on 9th March for two hours of celebrations to mark the completion of the new Twin Sails Bridge and to mark the 85th anniversary of the original bridge. A trumpet fanfare from The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood sounded as the triangular Twin Sails Bridge lifted, allowing a flotilla […]



Wild Purbeck selected as Nature Improvement Area

Wild Purbeck has been selected as one of 12 Nature Improvement Areas. The 12 regions were chosen from 70 schemes that were bidding against each other in a DEFRA competition to gain a share of £7.5 million over three years. The funding has been awarded to the Nature Improvement Areas  by the Government to help […]



Rallye Sunseeker 2012

The 27th Rallye Sunseeker event ( first round of the MSA British Rally Championships), was held in the Wareham Forest. The event started with a civic parade from Poole Quay on Friday and spectators packed the seaside harbour to see the drivers, get closer to the cars and get a few autographs. The racing kicked off from Gore […]



Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival takes place next weekend (2nd – 4th March). With free admission to around 60 gigs across 20 indoor venues it’s a must for any Blues lover. The festival is known as The Big Blues Parties and they happen every March and October. As well as blues musicians there is a daily open mic, […]



Wimborne Pancake Race

The annual Wimborne Pancake Race took place on Shrove Tuesday. It was the 14th time the event has happened following an absence of 16 years. The race started at the North Porch of Wimborne Minster as the Pancake Bell tolled. Competitors dashed off with their frying pans and ready-cooked pancakes to compete for The Old Bakehouse Café Perpetual […]



Inside Dorset now live

Inside Dorset is now live! We will be bringing you coverage of events in the county and much, much more.