Bournemouth Air Festival 2020 set for virtual take-off
Superstitions may have come into their own for some, but who would have predicted Bournemouth’s 13th air festival would be going ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Only call an ambulance when you need it
With demand for ambulances increasing noticeably in the past month, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is reminding people only to call 999 in a medical emergency when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
Rick Stein’s Sandbanks raises funds for Forest Holme Hospice
A charity event held before lockdown has resulted in a £3,100 donation to Forest Holme Hospice.
GCSE students offered support on the next steps by virtual college event
Bournemouth & Poole College’s virtual ‘Come to College’ event offers students the opportunity to explore their further education options post GCSE results day.
A-level results tomorrow – consider a career in the NHS
With students receiving their A-Level results tomorrow, after an unprecedented four months in their school year, thoughts of a fulfilling career will be uppermost on their minds.
Wimborne celebrates all that’s special about shopping local
As part of the national Shop Local Week that runs until 17 August, Wimborne BID is highlighting everything that’s special about supporting Wimborne businesses.
Cruel rabbit hutches should be banned
As part of this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (10-23 August), The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund is calling for a ban on cruel rabbit hutches.
New ambassadors for Julia’s House Children’s Hospices
Pip Woods, managing director of Rockley Watersports and Tim Brown, managing director of Superior, who are long-standing supporters and fundraisers for Julia’s House have been appointed as new ambassadors for the children’s hospice charity.
Help available for those with rent or mortgage worries
If you are struggling to pay your mortgage or rent, don’t delay in seeking help as possession hearings – which were suspended – restart on 23 August.
Dorset company’s lost year revealed in 1909 newspaper cutting
Douch Family Funeral Directors were disappointed that because of the coronavirus they had to cancel their celebrations into what they thought was their 110-year anniversary – but in fact they should have marked the occasion last year.