Health & Wellbeing

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Veterans with Michelle and Anna

Care home launches coffee mornings for veterans and their families

A CARE home has teamed up with restaurant chain Pizza Express to launch a new coffee morning for veterans…

Nearly £2 million to be ploughed into Christchurch leisure facilities

AN INVESTMENT of £1.8 million is being proposed to extend an award-winning leisure centre in Christchurch to create two…

Council advice to stay well and warm this winter

RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being urged to make use of a wide range of support services…

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…

Kirst, left, posing with James Haskell after losing the weight and right, before her weight loss journey Picture: Slimming World

‘A true role model’: James Haskell praises Wimborne woman after shedding seven-stone

A WIMBORNE woman’s remarkable weight loss journey has seen her reach the semi-finals of a competition…

Care South residents, relatives and staff with AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust Picture: Care South

Care home residents triumph in VIP football match at AFC Bournemouth

CARE home residents and relatives laced up their football boots at they took part in a…

The couple celebrating their anniversary with a glass of fizz Picture: Care South

Couple celebrates 70-years of marriage in Ferndown – and reveals secret to a long and happy relationship

HAVING a sense of humour is top of the list for those looking for a long…

The Marjorie House team pictured with the home's first resident Barbara Picture: Care South

Residents in Top 20 care home in Poole celebrate home’s first anniversary

A BIG celebration took place at a care home in Poole as the community and residents…

Jon has raised more than £1,000 so far for Diverse Abilities Picture: Diverse Abilities

Man to kayak around Poole Harbour for 12 hours in charity challenge

A MAN is taking part in an endurance challenge at Poole Harbour later this month in…

James with his family (left) and James' sister Jade with her son named in honour of his uncle Picture: Hospice at Home

Christchurch dad’s final wish to spend final days at home fulfilled – now his family wants to help others

A YOUNG Christchurch father was able to spend his final days surrounded by loved ones -…