A man who was seriously assaulted at Parklife has sadly diedAt around 9.15pm on Saturday 7 June, 26-year-old Robert Hart and his girlfriend were in front of the festival’s main stage when he was attacked by an unknown man.Robert was punched to the ground unconscious and was given CPR at the scene by two off-duty…
Three beaches in Christchurch have again gained Seaside Awards for achieving the highest standards of beach management.
Wimborne Folk Festival was much quieter on the Sunday than in recent years and those who performed on the Saturday agreed that day was quieter too, until later in the afternoon. Was it because it clashed with the Isle of Wight Festival? Maybe. But despite fewer crowds, it was a hugely successful family occasion with…
Two delicious poems about strawberries written by Year 4 pupils at Oakhurst Community First School earned them the titles of Prince and Princess Strawberry at the Barrington Centre’s Strawberry Fayre on Saturday (7 June).
With a stellar musical line up of international artists and loads to do for all the family, Purbeck Folk Festival is proud to announce the latest addition to the bill – Buzz Lightbeer, the festival’s very own beer. Brewed exclusively for the festival, Buzz Lightbeer is a golden beer made with prime Purbeck heather honey.…
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) hosted its annual open day on Wednesday, giving patients, staff and the public the opportunity to find out about the range of services available at the Trust.
Visitors got involved with a number of interactive displays in the hospital atrium while five consultant-led health talks took place in the chapel. Basic health checks were on offer and the infection control team promoted the importance of hand hygiene using a small UV light box highlighting areas where germs are present.
Fans enjoying the football World Cup are being urged to remember Dorset Police’s drink and drug drive message. The Force launched its summer campaign on Sunday 1 June and is reminding motorists to ensure they are fit to drive the morning after drinking. This year’s initiative has been extended for the first time to coincide…
Lighthouse, Poole By Liz Turner Every day is a gift, value it as a gift and hope for another Never think of 92 year old Holocaust survivor Zdenka Fantlova as a victim. It’s something she would repudiate with every breath of her body. She emerged barely alive from Bergen-Belsen having been in a total of…
The Carers’ Group at Lewis-Manning Hospice has been celebrating National Carers Week, which aims to recognise and highlight the contribution of all of the UK’s 6.5 million unpaid carers. The charity, which offers free palliative care to local people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, has provided carers’ support for a long time at the…
Children in Year 4 at Parley First School are learning vital cycling skills this week as they complete their Bikeability Level 2 training. Instructors Rob and Tom from Ferndown Leisure Centre are teaching them how to carry out several manoeuvres, including turning left and right, from and into major and minor roads, u-turns, and passing…
