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'Important' Thomas Hardy building lost in fire

Dec 10, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

A building where the author Thomas Hardy trained as an architect has been left a charred wreck after a fire. The blaze on Dorchester's South Street swept through The Gorge Cafe and spread to the roofs of neighbouring properties on Monday shortly after 03:30 GMT. The Thomas Hardy Society said: "We are deeply saddened this was such an important piece of Hardy history."Dorset firefighter and police are at the site of the burnt-out building where a stretch of the street remains cordoned off.
Cafe partially collapses as fire engulfs building

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

About 50 firefighters are tackling a fire at a cafe in Dorchester which has caused the building to partially collapse. The fire broke out at The Gorge Cafe on South Street shortly after 03:30 GMT. The blaze had also spread into the roof spaces of two neighbouring properties, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said. No injuries have been reported, but a number of local residents have been moved to a safe place and those living nearby have been urged to keep windows and doors closed.
Theatre set for curtain up after Storm Bert floods

Nov 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

A theatre forced to close after it was left awash with floodwater following Storm Bert is set to reopen its doors. The Mill Arts Centre, in Banbury, had only recently opened its auditorium after flooding in February damaged the stage and floor. The theatre said the cleaning and drying process was well under way, with all classes and workshops due to take place as normal from Monday. The main theatre will reopen on Thursday with a Christmas production of The Gruffalo.
Flooded park home residents able to return

Nov 28, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

Mains power at the residential park was turned off at 23:30 on Monday, with residents urged to prepare for flooding and pack an overnight bag [BBC]Residents who left their park homes after a river burst its banks, following heavy rainfall brought by Storm Bert, are able to move back in. Mains power at Iford Bridge Home Park was turned off on Monday night with residents urged to leave as levels rose on the River Stour.
Flooded park home residents able to return

Nov 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

Residents who left their park homes after a river burst its banks, following heavy rainfall brought by Storm Bert, are able to move back in. Mains power at Iford Bridge Home Park was turned off on Monday night with residents urged to leave as levels rose on the River Stour. On Tuesday, firefighters rescued 12 people and four dogs from their flooded homes at the park near Bournemouth.
Victim 'frazzled' as county battles floods

Nov 25, 2024 | sg.news.yahoo.com | Ethan Gudge |Indy Almroth-Wright

Properties on Dart Drive, Didcot, have flooded for the second time in the last few months [Keith Underwood]A man whose property has flooded for the second time in recent months has said he is "frazzled" and "frustrated" as widespread flooding hits Oxfordshire. Keith Underwood's property on Dart Drive, in Didcot, has been left partially submerged following Storm Bert. Oxfordshire County Council said schools in many areas, including Banbury, East Hanney and Abingdon, had been affected by floodwater.
Floods close schools, halt trains and submerge roads

Nov 25, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

Several schools have been forced to close, roads have been left submerged and trains halted following flooding brought by Storm Bert. Oxfordshire County Council said schools in many areas including Banbury, East Hanney and Abingdon had been affected by floodwater. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued 20 flood warnings across the county with people urged to prepare as river levels have risen sharply overnight.
Flood warnings across Dorset as river levels climb

Nov 25, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

People living near rivers across Dorset are being urged to prepare for flooding as river levels climb following heavy rainfall brought by Storm Bert. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued warnings for areas including the Lower Dorset Frome, the River Stour, River Axe and Upper Frome. There are currently 22 flood warnings in place. Travel issues are set to continue with numerous roads still flooded and trains having to run at reduced speed on many lines.
Man donates to food bank that helped his family

Nov 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

Kenyon Kirkpatrick filled his trolley with calendars to give to the food bank his family relied on when he was a child [The Lexicon Bracknell]Generate Key TakeawaysWhen Kenyon Kirkpatrick was growing up his family - who were struggling with living costs - depended on food banks. So when he heard about an advent calendar appeal by Bracknell's food bank, it "hit home" and he decided he wanted to help.
Swan survives crash through glass skylight

Nov 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Indy Almroth-Wright

A swan has escaped serious injury after making an unexpected visit to a cosmetics warehouse when he fell through a glass skylight. The adult bird was left surrounded by broken glass after crashing through the roof at Lush Cosmetics in Poole, Dorset. Seeing him suspended in netting about 25ft (8m) above the warehouse, floor staff called Ringwood-based charity Wildlife Rescue for help.