Happy 100th Birthday Freda
Celebrating her 100th birthday today in style is Freda Adams from St Ives.
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Police launch major investigation into disappearance of nurse
Dorset Police has launched a major investigation into the disappearance of 44-year-old nurse Rui Li, who was last seen leaving her workplace at Poole Hospital at around 6pm on Friday 23 May. Rui was reported missing to police yesterday morning (27 May). Following initial investigations, a 60-year-old man from Bournemouth who is known to her…
The Changing Face of Journalism
Guest panelists at an NUJ seminar on 21 May at Bournemouth University were Martin Dowse, reporter for Meridian Television, Youssef Taha, reporter for the BBC World Service, Adam Christie, joint-president of the NUJ and Jason Webster, journalist, broadcaster and author, well known for his crime novels and travel writing.
CCTV images after theft from Waitrose in Christchurch
Police have issues CCTV images after four radios and meat was taken, from Waitrose in Christchurch at approximately 3.50pm on Thursday 1 May 2014. The offender entered the store carrying a Waitrose bag for life and selected two D.A.B sport radios worth £79.95 each. He then moved into another aisle and placed the radios in…
Artwork therapy helps stroke patients
A group of students from Highcliffe School visited the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s Stroke Unit last week to present handmade artwork that will be used by patients in their gardening therapy sessions. Year 10 students Chloe Charlwood, Ben Hall, George Hinkson, Olivia Trant and Bethany Jenkinson presented staff and patients with decorated herb plant pots and…
European Election Result 2014
The 2014 European Election results for the South West region have been declared. Regional Returning Officer Paul Morris, from Borough of Poole, co-ordinated the regional count and declared the final result at the Civic Centre in Poole. The number of votes cast for each party was: An Independence From Europe – 23,169 British National Party…
We Remember D-Day walk
To mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day a guided walk is being organised by respected local historian John Walker.
Bournemouth’s first Wheels Festival includes historic pier jump
Thousands of people descended on Bournemouth over the Bank Holiday weekend to witness the first ever Wheels Festival.
Finding Julia’s House friends in Ferndown
The new Julia’s House Ferndown Friends’ Group is holding a launch event on Monday 2 June in The Nightjar pub, Ferndown. The meeting, which runs from 4pm until 5.30pm, is an opportunity for local people to find out how they can support the children’s hospice in their community. Donna Sibley, Julia’s House Friends’ Group Fundraiser,…
Hats off to art
Quirky millinery will feature in an Art Exhibition at The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch from 11-31 July. Painters Susan Knights and Linda Patterson have invited hat-maker Pip Muddell, to join them alongside Ann Davison who creates jewellery using natural stones and textile artist Brenda Weeks at their annual summer exhibition. Both Susan’s loose…