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Care home stars celebrating success

St Ives House, a Care South home situated near Ringwood has scooped the ‘Care Home of the Year’ award…

National award for DocBike

DocBike, a charity founded in Dorset that works to save lives on our roads has been recognised with a…

Helping young people with drug issues

by Lorraine Gibson. It’s a hard truth to face, but according to Young Minds, the charity that helps support young…

Therapy donkey Charlie concludes ‘12 Days’ event

Forest Holme Hospice in Poole organised a 12 Days Of Christmas series of activities, treats and surprises to help…

Volunteer Christina at royal carol service

Christina Wilson, a volunteer at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, was nominated by the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset to attend a…

Swap the masher for a slice of sweet

by Lorraine Gibson. January days and long nights cry out for a cheering plate of comfort food. Why not try this…

Cooking…with Martha Legg – Salmon traybake

Well, we have been on holiday again, and yes, the weight has come back on!! So we are back…

Action stations for young firefighters

by Lorraine Gibson. A fire engine with blue flashing lights and siren sounding, skills games and dressing up as firefighters…

Dorset gamekeeper guilty of buzzard charges

A DORSET gamekeeper has admitted being in possession of the remains of birds of prey, as well as keeping…

It all adds up for budgeting courses

by Lorraine Gibson. Can’t put two and two together? Don’t know your fractions from your factors? You’re not alone. National…