Care staff from Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole have been recognised at an awards ceremony after completing a course for the care and support of people with dementia. The ceremony, which took place at Allendale House in Wimborne, celebrated care staff success in achieving a QCF Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia. The awards were…
A number of sites in Christchurch are now a riot of colour thanks to Christchurch Council’s policy of sowing wild flowers. The wild flowers help wild life and provide visually pleasing sites while reducing the number of cuts needed in these areas. A wide variety of seeds have been sown, including cornflowers, poppies, toad flax,…
The incident, in which a cyclist collided with a pedestrian, occurred at 2.25pm on Friday 26 July along Pinecliff Road by the entrance to Branksome Beach.
The doors to the stunning new showhome at Hyde Mews, Christchurch are now open to home buyers keen to seize the opportunity to buy a brand new home in the heart of this popular harbour town. Cllr Ray Nottage, leader of Christchurch Borough Council, joined by Cllr Sue Spittle, portfolio holder for housing, Christchurch BC…
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s most ambitious conservation project, worth £4.4 million, has been given a fantastic head-start with a £17,000 donation from local businesses, who recognise the importance of protecting wildlife habitats in Dorset.
Lawrences’ auction of books and manuscripts concluded the firm’s successful series of summer auctions and the 300 lots comprised plenty of real appeal to numerous bidders.
Mark Gamble continues to prove himself a vital goal-grabber for Wimborne Town after netting three times in two pre-season friendly victories last week.
Now that the Olympic legacy is in full swing, and first anniversary celebrations are taking place, the Olympic and Paralympic Games venue at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is taking a look back to reflect on the pre games training and preparation which enabled the British Olympians to compete on a global…
Customers of Sembcorp Bournemouth Water (SBW) are benefiting from investment in new technology. The company has taken delivery of a Hydrant Wizard which allows water supplies to be maintained when work is carried out on faulty or leaking fire hydrants. Fire hydrants are fitted in thousands of locations across the water network to allow the…
