Image caption, Eye Bridge at Wimborne is popular with kayakers and paddleboarders
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A story about concerns over a popular swimming river was one of the most read stories in Dorset this week.
We have selected five to keep you informed.
Warning ‘No swimming’ after dead swans are found in river
Image caption, Mr Sainsbury reported seeing dead swans and hundreds of dead fish
Hector Sainsbury, who regularly uses the River Stour at Eye Bridge near Wimborne, Dorset, said he took a sick swan to a rescue centre on Sunday after finding it.
The National Trust, which owns the site, has placed signs at the bridge warning against swimming there.
Hospital makes dream of teen gala come true
Image source, PAUL BROUWER
Image caption, Ellie (right) said: “It was amazing to be all dressed up”
A 16-year-old girl who had been in hospital since February was able to attend her prom thanks to medical staff.
Ellie, from Dorchester, had a kidney transplant in 2022 but has now been in Southampton Children’s Hospital for more than four months after the organ began to fail.
The teenager was too ill to sit her GCSE exams, but with the help of hospital staff she managed to make it to the finals party.
Car hits front of house after crash
Image caption, The house was badly damaged after the crash
A Vauxhall Corsa collided with a parked Dacia Logan on Sunday evening, causing it to drive through the brickwork of a building in Southbourne, Bournemouth.
No one in the house on Cranleigh Road was injured.
According to Dorset Police, the driver of the Corsa was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Paintings celebrating Coast Path’s 50th anniversary on display
Image source, Emma Scattered Goods
Image caption, Acrylic painting on canvas by Emma Scattergood of the Kenidjack Valley in Cornwall
The 1,014km coastal path, which links Studland Bay in Dorset to Minehead on the north Somerset coast, offers a glimpse into some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery.
Emma Scattergood created 50 works of art to mark half a century since work began on the complete coastal path.
‘Unbelievable’ response to first-ever Pride in the city
Image caption, Sherborne Pride included a parade, a party in the Pageant Gardens and street markets
The organiser of the first Pride event in a rural town described the community response as “incredible”.
Sherborne Pride kicked off at 10am BST on Sunday and included a parade, a party in the Pageant Gardens and street markets.
Founder Sadie Wilkins said: “The response from the community has been incredible. This Pride is part of the city, I’m just a part of it.”
