Bournemouth man jailed for knife attack
A Bournemouth man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for stabbing another man twice in a vicious knife attack in the town.
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Eagle eyed crime spotters sought
A wooden sculpture of an eagle vanished from the garden of a property along Preetz Way in Blandford between 6pm on Friday 31 October and 8.30am on Saturday 1 November. Police Community Support Officer Mike Sinnick, of Blandford police, said: “The sculpture is very distinct and I hope somebody may be able to help with…
Remember them
Two-minute silence will be held at 11am today – 11 November. Here is a photograph of the Memorial Stone and some of those who gathered for Remembrance Sunday on Ferrett Green in Verwood on 9 November. Representatives from the Army, Verwood Town Council, the Royal British Legion, Scouts. Guides and many other organisations took part…
Poppies remind us of lost lives
Remembrance Day on Sunday 9 November was particularly moving this year as it took place in the centenary year of the start of the First World War. Morning and afternoon services were held throughout the UK followed by the laying of wreaths. In Ferndown, for the first time, the Dorset Military Vehicles joined the parade…
Giant at Heatherlands
Dorset County Council Chairman Cllr John Wilson visited the Heatherlands Soft Play group in Ferndown to present the new giant bouncy slide, funded by the council, and talk to parents. Whilst there, he couldn’t resist trying the new equipment out.
Woofability dogs on best behaviour at founder’s funeral
A celebration of Jenny Clarke’s life took place this morning at Poole Crematorium.
Festive fayre to raise funds for hospital
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s (RBH) League of Friends will host its annual Christmas fayre on 15 November to raise funds for the hospital which make a real difference to patient care. Shoppers are invited to start their Christmas shopping early by visiting a wide range of stalls from 2-4pm in the main atrium of RBH,…
Gold award for stray dog service
Borough of Poole has been recognised by a national animal charity for excellence in its work with stray dogs.
The RSPCA awarded their Gold Footprint Award for stray dogs, valuing the comprehensive and proactive service provided by the council’s Dog Wardens in helping to reduce dog welfare related issues in Poole.
Dementia friends
A Dementia Awareness event was held in Verwood on Thursday 6 November attended by members of the Verwood Town Council, its staff staff, representatives from the police, MJP Law and the Heathland Heritage Centre. Leading the event was Paula Pearson who is a Dementia Friend. Verwood is working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Town.
Rogue traders show fake ID cards to dupe home owners
Borough of Poole is warning residents to be mindful about men cold calling at their homes offering cavity insulation. Reports have been received by the council of homes being visited by men saying they are either Borough of Poole staff or from companies approved by the council. They are offering cavity insulation and telling residents…
