Best foot forward as MSP Capital backs Forest Holme’s Strictly Extravaganza

A property finance lender stepped up to support the culmination of a Strictly-style ballroom dance competition that has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice welcomed MSP Capital as reception drinks sponsor for its glittering Strictly Extravaganza at the Lighthouse Poole arts centre.  

Famous painting rescued by sharp-eyed dealer

A dramatic painting showing a famous RNLI rescue attempt has been re-discovered after research showed the setting was north Yorkshire. In the 200th anniversary of the RNLI’s founding, renowned antique dealer Charles Wallrock spotted the Turner-esque artwork for sale.

Cheeky fan gets his favourite band to play in Bournemouth

Acid jazz and funk pioneers The Brand New Heavies are to play in Bournemouth – after a fan asked them to perform in memory of his mum. Steve Heald, from Ferndown, who is being assisted by AE Jolliffe & Son of Douch Family Funeral Directors, will donate all profits of the concert to UK Dementia Research Institute.