A state of the art cataract simulator has arrived at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s (RBH) Eye Unit to improve training for surgeons. Generous charitable donations have enabled RBH to be the first in the Wessex region to get such a simulator.
Wimborne Model Town’s vintage tea event on 26 and 27 October has received a welcome boost with donations of classic crockery from enthusiastic supporters of the charity.
Broadstone is set to be the first High Street in Dorset with free public WiFi when it launches a free service for shoppers this month.
Ferndown divisional police headquarters has been identified as an under-utilised resource and could be sold. In the face of ongoing cuts in the police budget, Dorset Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner have been reviewing the Force’s estate to ensure buildings are optimised and they are in the best locations to meet operational demands.…
Human trafficking exists within the UK but often goes unnoticed. It is a growing problem, with a recent government report showing that the number of human trafficking victims in the UK has risen by more than 50 per cent last year. BCHA and the Purple Teardrop Campaign are hosting a conference on Human Trafficking in…
Staff at The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) have been recognised for their efforts in reducing the Trust’s environmental impact. Green Impact champions from 10 departments across the Trust have introduced green initiatives and worked to improve understanding and support among staff. They received certificates and awards at a presentation lunch…
Hundreds of Rock Choir members from Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Forest and Southampton enjoyed one of their biggest performances yet, at the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium. The local singers formed part of Rock Choir’s 5,000-strong ‘circle of sound’ around the pitch to entertain a record-breaking crowd of over 61,000 at the Heineken Cup battle on…
A major victory has been won in the battle to ensure adequate protection for our marine environment as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announce they have decided to reclassify Polyisobutelene (PIB), making it illegal to discharge any amount into the sea.
Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a fatal road traffic collision this morning. At 7.50am, Tuesday 22 October, officers were called to a road traffic collision on Gravel Hill close to the traffic light junction with Queen Anne Drive. Three vehicles were involved – a green…
The Royal British legion branch at Ferndown held its first sponsored Poppy Walk on 12 October for all ages from 1–90
