Study says two thirds of smokers in Britain will attempt to quit smoking for ‘Stoptober’ A new study conducted on behalf of a UK-based medical website has revealed that two thirds of smokers in Britain will attempt to stop smoking during Stoptober in a bid to give up the habit for good. Furthermore, it was…
Officers investigating alleged bike theft offences in Bournemouth are releasing photos of two recovered bikes in a bid to return them to their owners. At 5.40am on Thursday 24 September 2015, Dorset Police were called to reports that two bicycles were allegedly stolen from Poole Hill and found abandoned outside Tesco Express in the Square…
The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Julie Robinson, joined with members of Absolutely WI Ferndown and other local WI groups in the Barrington Theatre recently to celebrate 100 years of the Women’s Institute. During the first part of the evening, members were informed about the history of the Women’s Institute movement and what it has achieved…
The Great Dorset Steam Fair 2015 raised unprecedented levels of funds for its two chosen charities, MacMillan Cancer Support and The Alfie O’Neill Cerebral Palsy Treatment Fund. Visitors to the heavy haulage arena opted for the chance to get close up and personal with the steam engines, towing heavy loads around the enclosure in exchange…
Rescue pony, Shanly is being showcased as part of World Horse Welfare’s annual Rehome a Horse month thanks to his amazing achievements with West Parley-based rehomer, Margaret Davies just one year after the pair met. Shanly arrived at World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Somerset in 2013 as his owner…
Westbourne based Simone Thomas Salon and Crowning Glory Hair hosted a charity coffee morning today (25 September) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support’s national fundraising campaign: The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
Poole will be playing host to a range of exciting activities as the town celebrates Older People’s Day on Thursday 1 October. Held every year, the day is a celebration of the achievements and contributions that older people make to society and the economy. With activities intended to help older residents remain ‘full of life’,…
Poole’s sports talent was celebrated at an annual awards ceremony held at the Magna Academy School, Poole, on Wednesday 23 September.
The awards, organised by Poole Sports Council in partnership with Borough of Poole’s Culture and Community Learning Service, celebrate the sporting achievements of individuals, teams and those who have dedicated long service to a sport.
Dorset HealthCare has come together with representatives of the armed forces to sign a Corporate Covenant Pledge to recognise its commitment to better support and enhance the care available to veterans living in Dorset. This pledge has arisen as the size of the ex-service community in the UK is currently estimated to be at 10.5…
People across Dorset are being urged to honour ‘ordinary’ friends and neighbours who do extraordinary things by nominating them for a new national award. The British Citizen Awards (BCA) recognises exceptional individuals who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact upon society. Successfully launched in January this year, almost 60 people have been…
