Public appeal from wife of missing Poole man
The wife of missing Poole man David Horsford is appealing for the public’s help to find him almost two weeks after he disappeared.
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Vols needed to help our water voles
Last year, People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) launched the first ever National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). After a successful initial year, PTES is hoping to build on this citizen science project with a call for more volunteers to participate this May. Water voles were once a common sight along UK riverbanks and waterways, but over the last century they have experienced the most severe decline of any wild mammal in the UK. The NWVMP provides an essential resource in our efforts to conserve the species.
New Community Toilet Scheme for Poole Town Centre
A new Community Toilet Scheme (CTS) has been launched in Poole Town Centre, providing visitors and shoppers with access to safer and cleaner public toilets.
Best Friends Take on Kilimanjaro for charity
Two best friends from Poole will be taking on the world’s second tallest mountain Kilimanjaro this September to raise over £8,000 for charities close to their hearts.
Poole Mayor to light beacon celebrating The Queen’s 90th birthday
Poole will join over 1,000 local communities throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories in lighting a beacon in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday.
Poole CEO takes on Boston Marathon
A Poole-based entrepreneur and founder of the market leading marine electronics company will be running in the legendary 42.2 km Boston Marathon on Monday. Chief executive officer of Actisense, Phil Whitehurst, will be raising money for charity.
Man jailed for knife attack on woman in Broadstone
A man who forced his way into a pregnant woman’s address and attacked her with a knife has been jailed for three years and nine months.
Over 30 vans broken into in Poole and Bournemouth in two months
Police are warning motorists, in particular tradespeople, to be vigilant following a number of thefts from unattended motor vehicles. Criminals are predominantly targeting commercial vehicles which are parked up in Poole and Bournemouth at any time of the day and night. Over 30 vans have been broken into over a two-month period. Power tools have…
Poole residents invited to microchip your dog for free
From 6 April 2016, a new law requiring all dogs in England over eight weeks old to be microchipped and the owner’s details kept up to date comes into force. Failure to do so could result in a £500 fine. More than 70% of the stray dogs Borough of Poole Dog Wardens saw reunited with…
Training course helps Poole taxi drivers protect vulnerable people
Taxi and private hire car drivers licenced by the Borough of Poole are set to benefit from a new training course to help protect the most vulnerable people within the local community.