‘Scotty Dog’ darts into West Moors
The new BDO World Darts Champion, ‘Scotty Dog’ Mitchell, returned to his home club to receive a hero’s welcome the day after winning the title.
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Donate unwanted gifts to charity
Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole, which provides free care and support for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, is asking people to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to help with its fundraising initiatives. Maria Tidy, Fundraising Manager, said, “We are always in need of good quality items to use at our events throughout the year.…
Firework assault in Wimborne
A man miraculously escaped serious injury when he was thrown to the ground after a firework exploded in his pocket in Wimborne. He had joined other revellers in the town centre on New Year’s Eve when the lit firework flew through the air in the Square before landing in his coat. The 27 year-old victim,…
Food donation at hospital sends ducks quackers
An appeal for donations of bird food to support the wildfowl living on the lake enjoyed by patients and staff at Royal Bournemouth Hospital has been answered by a Verwood based retail group.
New Forest Volunteer Fair invitation
An award-winning young wildlife enthusiast and a retired banker are calling for local people to do something different this year and volunteer in the New Forest.
Solent match racing in aid of BEN
Sunsail Events, experts in organising corporate team building sailing events, have announced ‘The Automotive Challenge Cup’, an inaugural team racing event in aid of BEN, the automotive charity. Setting sail on Thursday, 18 June, teams spend the day learning the ropes and racing against each other, on board the only matched fleet on the Solent,…
£75K in the pot for JTYAF awards
The trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) have announced that £75,000 has been allocated for awards to local young people for 2015
Bournemouth Hospital technology helps overseas patients
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital has installed an iPad in its Emergency Department (ED) to help patients from Europe find their health insurance information quickly and easily.
Do you recognise this man?
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at Tesco Express on Barrack Road, Christchurch. A man entered the store and walked into the warehouse and staff room at 8.57pm on Wednesday, 31 December 2014. A number of personal items belonging to members of staff were stolen. Police…
Christchurch and East Dorset leaders welcome MP’s intervention
The leaders of Christchurch Borough Council and East Dorset District Council have welcomed an intervention by Chris Chope MP with regard to an unsuccessful bid for a Transformation Challenge Award by the Christchurch & East Dorset Partnership.