This is Dorset -- TAKE a look at the first part of our review of 2013. We've put together ten of the most popular articles on our website from January to March. Log onto www.blackmorevale.co.uk this week to see what else was popular in 2013. *ITV drama Broadchurch to air on March 4* Crime drama Broadchurch saw David Tennant and Olivia Coleman star in a thrilling murder mystery series. The fictional town of Broadchurch was filed in West Bay near Bridport – with reviews and a live blog proving popular on our website. Will the second series, planned for next year live up to the popularity of the first series? Take a look at photos from West Bay, the set of Broadchurch here *Car-jacking alert after scare on A357 in Bagber* A Stalbridge woman was almost the victim of a car jacking after stopping to help a motorist along the A357 in March. Rachel Horbury was flagged down by a distraught woman standing in the middle of the road – however, Rachel spotted three men sitting in a car and a fourth man jumped over the hedge and started running towards the car. Read the full story here *Ringwood teenager killed in A31 hit and run* In February, we reported the tragic news that 16-year-old Jade Clark died after being knocked off her scooter on the A31 near the Ashley Heath roundabout. A reward was offered as police appealed to track down a Volvo – which was eventually traced to Brian Hampton. Hampton was jailed for six years after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving. Read the full story here *Snow sweeps across Dorset and the Blackmore Vale* In January, Dorset and Somerset were hit with heavy snow – closing schools and roads. We kept readers up to date with live coverage and photos from the wintery weather – which also saw several serious road traffic collisions take place. Read how the day unfolded here *Henstridge artist creates Richard III painting for society* In February, the remains of Ricahrd III were discovered under a car park in Leicester. Heraldic artist Andrew Stewart Jamieson from Henstrige completed a commission from the Richard III Society to create a painting before the big news was unveiled. "The Richard III Society saw a figure I had painted for my son Richard and asked me if I could do something similar for them to use to promote Richard and the Society" said Mr Jamieson. "I have had a fascination for this king since I was 16 when my association with the society began." Read the full story here * Dorset seaside café, home of cooking champ Matt Follas shuts* In January, Masterchef Champion Mat Follas announced his Chesil Beach Café at Portland would close temporarily, just months after a £1.1 million refurbishment. The café was run by Follas in partnership with Dorset Wildlife Trust. Read the full story here *Buckholme Towers School in Poole burns down after fire* In March, a school in Parkstone caught fire overnight – closing the busy Commercial Road to traffic during the morning rush hour. Around 35 firefighters tackled the blaze which started in the roof of the building and quickly spread. Buckholme Towers headmaster Iain Robertson said: "This is a very sad day in the history of Buckholme Towers School but we must not lose sight of the fact that this is only a building. "It is the children that are the heart and soul of the school and the most important thing is that they are safe." Read the full story here *Live video of the Bournemouth Imax being demolished* In February, the hated Bournemouth Imax building was demolished opening up beautiful views of the Dorset coastline. We had live coverage of the demolition, plus reactions from locals on social media. Read the full story here *Countryside Alliance chief hits out as ministers ditch hunting ban repeal* In January, Dorset-based chief of the Countryside Alliance spoke out at the Government's refusal to allow a vote on repealing the hunting ban. Sir Barney White-Spunner criticised environment Secretary Owen Paterson for believing a free vote must not be rushed. Read the full story here * Dorset showjumper dies after falling from horse at Kingston Maurward* In January, 17-year-old Ella Pallister sadly died in hospital after falling from a horse at Kingston Maurward near Dorchester. Ella was transferred to Southampton General Hosptal by air ambulance but sadly died from her injuries. Read the full story here
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This is Dorset -- TAKE a look at the first part of our review of 2013. We've put together ten of the most popular articles on our website from January to March. Log onto www.blackmorevale.co.uk this week to see what else was popular in 2013. *ITV drama Broadchurch to air on March 4* Crime drama Broadchurch saw David Tennant and Olivia Coleman star in a thrilling murder mystery series. The fictional town of Broadchurch was filed in West Bay near Bridport – with reviews and a live blog proving popular on our website. Will the second series, planned for next year live up to the popularity of the first series? Take a look at photos from West Bay, the set of Broadchurch here *Car-jacking alert after scare on A357 in Bagber* A Stalbridge woman was almost the victim of a car jacking after stopping to help a motorist along the A357 in March. Rachel Horbury was flagged down by a distraught woman standing in the middle of the road – however, Rachel spotted three men sitting in a car and a fourth man jumped over the hedge and started running towards the car. Read the full story here *Ringwood teenager killed in A31 hit and run* In February, we reported the tragic news that 16-year-old Jade Clark died after being knocked off her scooter on the A31 near the Ashley Heath roundabout. A reward was offered as police appealed to track down a Volvo – which was eventually traced to Brian Hampton. Hampton was jailed for six years after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving. Read the full story here *Snow sweeps across Dorset and the Blackmore Vale* In January, Dorset and Somerset were hit with heavy snow – closing schools and roads. We kept readers up to date with live coverage and photos from the wintery weather – which also saw several serious road traffic collisions take place. Read how the day unfolded here *Henstridge artist creates Richard III painting for society* In February, the remains of Ricahrd III were discovered under a car park in Leicester. Heraldic artist Andrew Stewart Jamieson from Henstrige completed a commission from the Richard III Society to create a painting before the big news was unveiled. "The Richard III Society saw a figure I had painted for my son Richard and asked me if I could do something similar for them to use to promote Richard and the Society" said Mr Jamieson. "I have had a fascination for this king since I was 16 when my association with the society began." Read the full story here * Dorset seaside café, home of cooking champ Matt Follas shuts* In January, Masterchef Champion Mat Follas announced his Chesil Beach Café at Portland would close temporarily, just months after a £1.1 million refurbishment. The café was run by Follas in partnership with Dorset Wildlife Trust. Read the full story here *Buckholme Towers School in Poole burns down after fire* In March, a school in Parkstone caught fire overnight – closing the busy Commercial Road to traffic during the morning rush hour. Around 35 firefighters tackled the blaze which started in the roof of the building and quickly spread. Buckholme Towers headmaster Iain Robertson said: "This is a very sad day in the history of Buckholme Towers School but we must not lose sight of the fact that this is only a building. "It is the children that are the heart and soul of the school and the most important thing is that they are safe." Read the full story here *Live video of the Bournemouth Imax being demolished* In February, the hated Bournemouth Imax building was demolished opening up beautiful views of the Dorset coastline. We had live coverage of the demolition, plus reactions from locals on social media. Read the full story here *Countryside Alliance chief hits out as ministers ditch hunting ban repeal* In January, Dorset-based chief of the Countryside Alliance spoke out at the Government's refusal to allow a vote on repealing the hunting ban. Sir Barney White-Spunner criticised environment Secretary Owen Paterson for believing a free vote must not be rushed. Read the full story here * Dorset showjumper dies after falling from horse at Kingston Maurward* In January, 17-year-old Ella Pallister sadly died in hospital after falling from a horse at Kingston Maurward near Dorchester. Ella was transferred to Southampton General Hosptal by air ambulance but sadly died from her injuries. Read the full story here
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