Girls’ golf will get rocking in Dorset!
Girls’ golf is about to get rocking in Dorset with the launch of a campaign to inspire new players.
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Free help and support for Dorset carers
A series of free workshops offering practical information and advice for Dorset’s growing army of carers will take place around the county this month. Run by local charity Help and Care, the events are open to anyone who cares for a friend or family member and will provide friendly guidance on key issues such as…
Theft and fraud investigation in Bournemouth – do you recognise these people?
Detectives in Bournemouth have released CCTV footage of three people suspected to be involved in the theft of around £10,000. The investigation relates to an incident dating back to Monday 21 September 2015 where a man had his debit card stolen from a hotel room at Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road. He had left his…
Unfit food from Dorset Smokery seized and destroyed
Around 200kg of unfit food has been seized from The Dorset Smokery and destroyed by Public Health Officers from Christchurch and East Dorset Councils. Following a tip-off the officers obtained a warrant to enter the premises in Hurn Court Lane near Bournemouth Airport on Wednesday 24 February 2016. There they found meat, poultry, dairy products,…
Twin Sails Bridge closure for annual maintenance
The Twin Sails Bridge will close for up to one week from Monday 14 March to enable annual maintenance works to be carried out. The bridge will be closed to road traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, from 7am. During the closure Poole Bridge will operate as normal with minimal disruption to marine traffic expected. The…
Remember to Pull the Plug on your hair straighteners
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is backing a national campaign warning of the dangers of beauty appliances such as hair straighteners and curling irons.
Jailed for starting fire in block of flats
A Bournemouth man who threatened to harm residents in a block of flats before starting a fire has been jailed for 32 months.
County councillors to debate future of local government in Dorset
Members of Dorset County Council will debate the future shape of local government in Dorset at a special council meeting on Thursday, 10 March.
Queen’s Park Academy pupils fall down a rabbit hole
Queen’s Park Academy welcomed the Queen of Hearts on World Book Day – along with dozens of Cheshire Cats, Mad Hatters and white rabbits. The school in East Way, Bournemouth, was transformed into Wonderland. And pupils enjoyed two days of curriculum enrichment focusing on the well-loved tale, including a production of Alice in Wonderland by…
Alleged serious assault in Poole – further appeal
Detectives investigating an alleged serious assault in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward – with nine men and one woman being arrested. The incident happened just before midnight on Sunday 28 February in Parkstone Heights. It was reported that a man had sustained serious stab injuries. The local man,…