New flood defence scheme for Poole
The new £29.4m scheme running from Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill should prevent flooding for the next 100 years.
The new £29.4m scheme running from Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill should prevent flooding for the next 100 years.
Local farmer Philip Trim made the donation to University Hospitals Dorset’s Radiotherapy services in honour of his late wife, Jane.
The Green Gram, which opened in May 2022, offers refills of food, cleaning products and toiletries as customers choose to shop plastic-free.
Bournemouth care home resident Harold Fairclough celebrated his birthday with family who flew in from New York.
Matthew Benjamin Wood from West Yorkshire has been jailed for stealing watches from Christchurch Jewellers in March 2023.
Twin Sails Bridge and Poole Bridge have both been out of action over the past few years, so funding will reduce the need for unplanned repairs.
As part of the Force’s Good, Safe Summer campaign, high-visibility patrols will be in evidence across the county.
Dorset Chamber’s Local Skills Improvement Plan shows the gap is being bridged between local businesses and training providers.
Callum Giddins was caught on CCTV speeding before the collision, which took place near The Pure Drop pub.
The towns are the UK’s first official nature towns in a scheme run by environmental bodies plus the National Lottery.