Schools successfully tackle bullying
Some 40 primary, middle and secondary schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have received an award in recognition for their work to protect children against bullying.
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It’s Scam Awareness Fortnight
One in three people in the West have been a target of a scam since lockdown, which is why Citizens Advice Dorset is keen to back the Scam Awareness Campaign which runs from 15-28 June.
The high street opens today but to shop locally
It’s here at last. If you’ve been missing your retail therapy, pop out to your local high street today, Monday 15 June as many shops which sell non-essential goods are opening.
Tops Day Nurseries Hi5 Club forced to close
Cheryl Hadland, Tops Day Nurseries managing director is disappointed with recent government guidance, which has forced Tops Day Nurseries Hi5 Club to close their out of school provision.
Dame Vera Lynn replies to local care home
When residents of Colten Care’s Canford Chase home decided to send Dame Vera Lynn a card to celebrate her 103rd birthday, they hadn’t expected to get a reply.
Sandbanks Ferry puts measures in place for return to service
Health and safety measures will be in place when the Sandbanks Ferry returns to service on Wednesday 17 June following the completion of annual maintenance and refit works and in anticipation of an increase in passenger numbers.
New roles for Dorset Council employees
The Victorian proverb ‘change of work is as good as play’ could well apply to some employees of Dorset Council as the COVID- 19 crisis has seen almost 250 people take up temporary new roles to support frontline services.
Hospital porters receive safety endorsement
Porters and security staff have been recognised by Dorset Police for their work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH).
Dorset businesses receive £100 million – funding still available
More than 8,000 small businesses have received a share of £100 million from Dorset Council – and there are still a couple of days in which to apply for funding.
Don’t fall prey to ‘test and trace’ scams
The Government has high hopes for the new NHS Test and Trace Service for Covid-19, but sadly scammers are looking to exploit the system, which was launched at the beginning of June.