Loss of Dorset wildlife sites causes concern
A new report about Local Wildlife Sites around the UK has revealed that the habitat quality of 118 (9%) of Dorset’s Local Wildlife Sites have deteriorated significantly in the last five years.
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Rural Crimestoppers launch in Dorset
Dorset Police is working with Crimestoppers to raise awareness of rural crime and reduce the impact it can have on Dorset residents.
Man jailed following Bournemouth robbery
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for robbing a 90-year-old woman in Bournemouth. Sheldon Woodford, of no fixed abode, was jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 13 February after pleading guilty to robbery at the same court on Friday 23 January. The court heard police were called to Michelgrove Road in…
Science fun at Poole’s pop-up shop
Poole’s innovative pop-up shop has been transformed into a science lab providing a fantastic opportunity for young children to get hands-on with science.
Flipping good fun
A Poole care home had a flipping good time by celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a pancake time trial.
Staff and residents at Colten Care’s The Aldbury competed to see who could toss their pancakes the most within the space of a minute.
Praise for Bournemouth Hospital’s Pre-Assessment Department
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has praised the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s Pre-Assessment Department for its improvement, good practice and quality care for patients with anaemia or diabetes who require surgery.
Security fears cloud the issue for some small businesses
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that despite three fifths (60%) of small firms using cloud computing services, the remaining two fifths (38%) remain sceptical about the benefits of the technology in the face of perceived risks. When asked what risks they most associated with cloud computing, FSB members questioned…
Woofability benefits from Preservation Club’s fundraising
The Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club (BPPC) made a healthy donation to the local assistance dog charity, Woofability, following the club’s first Heritage and Transport Rally at Pilford Farm last July.
Remembering our heroes
Following a successful Variety Remembrance at Verwood Hub last November over £1500 was raised
Introducing luxurious skin products
An open afternoon for customers was held at Simply Beauty in Ringwood to launch a new range of products from Connock London.