Know the signs of county lines
County lines is a relatively new phrase to come into prominence, but it is something we all need to be aware of.
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Dorset firefighter to tackle 10 marathons in 10 days
One marathon is more than enough for most of us, but Dorset firefighter Steve Peel is to embark on the challenge of running 10 marathons – in 10 days.
Your vote needed for Digital Leaders 100 Awards
Dorset Council has three finalists in the Digital Leaders 100 Awards and you can vote for all three at the same time.
Swim Jurassic sets out to sea to raise hope for the future
Oly has chosen to swim along the length of coastline that he regularly cleans in his spare time. He remains vigilant as a beach cleaner throughout the year and says his favourite spot is Chapman’s Pool in Worth Matravers. This remote coastal area could easily be ruined by plastic if it wasn’t for volunteers like Oly who spend hours collecting and removing it, along with other litter, from the shore.
Free ferry travel for Forest Holme hospice nurse
Palliative Care community nurse Josie Armstrong is now able to visit patients living on the Isle of Purbeck without incurring ferry costs, thanks to the generosity of The Sandbanks Ferry Company.
Yachts breaks loose in Poole Harbour during Storm Francis
With a south-westerly gusting strongly on 25 August as Storm Francis hit Poole Harbour the inevitable happened: two yachts broke away from their moorings and a dinghy capsized.
Call to stay safe on Dorset roads following a number of fatal collisions
With more poor weather forecast, Dorset Police is urging those who get behind the wheel to respect other road users and behave sensibly.
Fall of salmon population recorded in Dorset’s River Frome
Young salmon leaving the river for the sea at Poole Harbour two years ago were the smallest ever recorded by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, (GWCT) which could have led to the reduction in adult salmon on the River Frome.
£28,000 donation adds new ‘platform’ to Dorset Mind
The local mental health charity, Dorset Mind, has received £28,000 in funding from the Talbot Village Trust.
Take environmental actions and your school could have a Green Flag
Dorset schools have the chance to own a free Green Flag.