An elderly Bournemouth pedestrian was left lying injured in the road after a driver drove off after hitting her. The victim, a 79-year-old woman, was on her way to buy a wedding anniversary card for her husband when she crossed the road at the junction of Withermoor Road and Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, at around 3.30pm on Monday…
“Cheese is tastier than chocolate,” confesses a 10-year-old schoolboy who may very well be the biggest cheese fan in the South West.
Cheese Monster, Toby Davies from St Ives eats his way through seven packs of cheese a month, according to his mother, Lesley Davies, and he seems to be thriving on it.
Billy the cat, owned by Annette Brooke MP, has today won the election to be Purr Minister 2015. The accolade, organised and awarded by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, seeks to raise awareness of rescue centres and encourage people looking for pets to consider rehoming. Billy’s campaign, which led him to receive 23% of the…
Dorset police have issued the following advice to people on Facebook concerning the Samantha Henderson murder investigation Dorset Police appreciates the help of the public, and people on Facebook particularly, for sharing important information that has assisted this investigation. We also understand that many people will want to express their upset and offer sympathies to…
The Diverse Abilities Advice Team has opened a new office in Townsend, Bournemouth, for clients that are sick or disabled and need assistance with disability benefit applications or appeals, thanks to a partnership with the Jewell Academy.
Digital marketing agency Upperdog has been celebrating a successful 2014.
In March, Upperdog, which is based in Bournemouth, was made an official Google Partner.
East Dorset District Council’s Community Committee has decided to support the government proposals to prevent any charges for residents to use Household Recycling Centres (HRCs). On 22 January, the Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG) published a consultation document entitled “Preventing ‘backdoor’ charging at household waste recycling centres” which invites comments on “the Secretary of State’s…
GMB is to consult 22,000 members in the NHS in England and Northern Ireland on a new offer that has emerged after a week of talks to resolve the pay dispute in the NHS. The new offer has enabled GMB to suspend the 24 hour strike action by members in the ambulance service on 29…
After its successful first year, Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s ‘March for Men’ will return to Bournemouth seafront on 22 March.
Around 350 people took part in 2014 raising over £25,000 by either walking or running 1km, 5km, or 10km.
The Cool Coast Ice Rink is holding a special ‘Bring your loved one for a skate date this Valentine’s day,’ with chocolates and flowers giveaways. The fun all-weather rink at the BIC is open daily until 22 February. The Valentine’s event is in the evening on 14 February. For more details visit www.bic.co.uk.
