A diabetes patient receiving treatment at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has become one of the first in Europe to use a new state-of-the-art insulin pump system. Steve Ingham, 74, said his life has “completely changed” thanks to the Medtronic 640G insulin pump, which uses sensors to warn him of impending low blood sugar levels…
Over £1,000 was raised by the the second Ferndown Poppy Walk organised by the Ferndown Branch of the Roay British Legion. Branch chairman, Grant Parrott said, “I would like to thank everyone who took part and helped on the day and the hundreds who gave sponsorship or donations to make the day such a success.…
Councillor Ann Stribley has been elected as Poole’s 767th Mayor at this year’s Mayor Making Ceremony.
Three beaches in Christchurch have again gained Seaside Awards for achieving the highest standards of beach management. Avon Beach, Friars Cliff Beach and Highcliffe Beach are the winners of the awards, which are judged and presented by the charity Keep Britain Tidy. The award recognises and rewards beaches in England that achieve the highest standards…
A new play area, riverside path, boat house and jetty have been opened by the River Stour in Wimborne. They all form part of Wimborne Riverside Park which has been financed from money raised by East Dorset District Council from planning obligations on the Charles Church Waters Edge development which has been built on the…
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a voyeurism incident in the family changing rooms of the Dolphin swimming pool at Everyone Active Leisure Centre in Poole. The incident took place between 3.30pm and 3.35pm on Wednesday 15 April when a 16-year-old girl was getting changed.…
The popular BBC One antiques programme ‘Flog It’ presented by Paul Martin, is set to visit Highcliffe Castle, in Dorset on Wednesday 17 June 2015. ‘Flog It’ – the major BBC antiques show is now on its 14th series and regularly achieves an audience of over two million viewers in its weekday afternoon slot. Highcliffe Castle…
Ferndown and Heatherlands Community Hero John Hanrahan was invited to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 20 May in recognition of the work he has carried out as an unpaid volunteer. John said, “I am very proud to have been invited to the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and to see The Queen was an added bonus.”
Work to resurface a section of Herbert Avenue in Poole is due to start on Tuesday 26 May 2015. The work, between Arne Avenue and Alder Road, is scheduled to take place from 7am to 7.30pm daily until Friday 29 May. To help traffic flow, one lane will remain open to vehicles at all times.…
As one of his last duties in his year of office, East Dorset District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Robin Cook has presented the first recipient with the Community Volunteer Award which he instigated. The award has gone to John Hare-Brown, Secretary of Wimborne In Bloom. Not only has John been an active member of the organisation…
