More than 4,000 local people have so far had their say on issues such as GP appointments, A&E services, waiting times and specialist healthcare as part of The big ask – but there’s still time to share your views! Health organisations across Dorset are pleased with the initial response to their unique survey, The big…
Dorset Police is advising motorists to plan journeys and issuing crime prevention advice – ahead of a series of big summer events being held in the county. With the Great Dorset Steam Fair, Bournemouth Air Festival and End of the Road Festival all being held between 28 August and 1 September, some traffic disruption…
The Oak Academy – LeAF Campus has seen almost 100 percent of its students achieve five A* to C grades at GCSE. In total, an impressive 97 per cent have come away with at least five GCSEs at A* to C grades. Amongst the success stories were Lucy Hurst who achieved 14 A* to C…
This week, Robert Walter MP (North Dorset) has welcomed news that the people of Shaftesbury will benefit from a free bus service when the main Post Office closes for refurbishment next week, following concerns he raised about the gap in service. Although Bob welcomes the move to the new style service – which offers longer…
The summer tapestry of wildflowers provided the perfect backdrop to the Kingcombe Centre’s first ever wedding reception this summer.
School children at Upton Infants School have chosen Dorset Wildlife Trust’s ‘Upton Heath’ nature reserve as their charity appeal of the year, and have raised £936.90 to help DWT continue its conservation work on the heathland. Whilst spending time learning and playing on the heath, school children from Upton Infants School were inspired by the…
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a carers’ questionnaire to canvass the opinions of those who usually care for patients when they are not in hospital. The aim of the Working in Partnership with Carers questionnaire is to collate vital feedback from carers and then use it to improve the…
Autism Wessex is delighted to announce a significant boost to its 45th anniversary Sapphire Ball event, courtesy of Basepoint Business Centre’s ‘Match Funding’ scheme. Over £6,000 was raised through the event in ticket sales as well as raffle prizes and a luxury auction on the night. Thanks to Basepoint’s financial boost of £6,200 the total…
Teachers Building Society scored a hat trick at the What Mortgage Awards on Wednesday August 14 by scooping the ‘Best Local Building Society’ title for the third consecutive year. The Dorset-based mutual’s chief executive James Bawa collected the coveted trophy at a gala event at London’s Minster Exchange which marked the 20th anniversary of the UK’s…
If you’re looking for an excuse to get out on a beach in September when most people are turning their attentions to more indoor pursuits, then the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) may have the very thing for you. You could be among thousands of volunteers who annually join the MCS Beachwatch Big Weekend every third…