Diarmuid MacDonagh

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Diarmuid MacDonagh

THIS coming week marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Ken Knight was one of the first men through the gates. He spoke movingly about the experience to the Dorset Echo in 2003 when he was living in Sutton Poyntz, near Weymouth. Here we re-publish the interview with Ken, who passed away in 2007. On April 17, 1945, Ken Knight walked through the gates of hell.

3 weeks ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Diarmuid MacDonagh

AN ‘in principle’ application has been submitted for a 145-home development at Crossways. The site, off the West Link Road, includes proposals for access, open spaces, landscaping  and a green space. It adjoins a plot where almost 50 homes are currently under construction with more than half the new site to be given over to an area of permanent green space which will include a circular walking route and landscaping.

3 weeks ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Diarmuid MacDonagh

2 1/1 LATEST holiday-related planning proposals in the rural Dorchester area include notification of a temporary campsite at Owermoigne and plans for a Tipi-based temporary restaurant at Silverlake. A maximum of 50 camping pitches are planned for Moignes Court, Moreton Road between July 22 and September 1st. The application has been submitted to ensure it complies with nitrogen neutrality conditions relating to water courses leading into Poole Harbour.

2 months ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Diarmuid MacDonagh

EXTRA no waiting restrictions are being proposed for part of the A354 Portland Road and Merley Road, together with three new pedestrian crossings. Dorset Council say the ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions are needed to improve pedestrian safety.

Dec 4, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Diarmuid MacDonagh

My daughter's words captured the essence of this performance better than I ever could. 'Totally brilliant and magical. The dancers were incredible and I can't want to see something like this again.' As a dancer, albeit on the first steps of her ballet journey, I bow to her superior knowledge of the intricacies of the art. However, it does not mean that I didn't share in her appreciation of this outstanding performance of The Nutcracker at The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.