Woofability dogs on best behaviour at founder’s funeral
A celebration of Jenny Clarke’s life took place this morning at Poole Crematorium.
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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…
Building confidence between bus drivers and students
Students from All Saints School and Westfield Technology College in Weymouth recently attended a workshop aimed at building confidence between drivers and young people.
Constable of the Year hails from Dorset
Sergeant Sam Burge is Special Constable of the Year. He received his award at a ceremony for local heroes from across the South West hosted by Avon and Somerset Police on 2 November.
Swash Channel sand shores up beach following storm damage
To protect residential properties and infrastructure from further coastal erosion, approximately 40,000 cubic metres of sand will be pumped onto Shore Road beach. During last year’s winter storms, Shore Road beach suffered a significant loss of sand along the frontage. Approximately 10 years worth of erosion occurred in just a couple of months, now requiring…
Young Bournemouth volunteers applauded
Since its launch in August 2013 the Bournemouth Young Volunteer Award Scheme has issued over 561 certificates to 548 young people aged 13-19 recognising over 15,000 hours of volunteering within their local community.
Remembrance Day Parades this Sunday
Annual parades and services to remember those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom that we enjoy today, will be held on Sunday 9 November. This year will be particularly poignant as 2014 also commemorates the centenary of the start of World War 1. Parades in the local area include: BOURNEMOUTH: Remembrance…
