New Dorset Wildlife Haven set to benefit bats
by Faith Eckersall. Rare greater horseshoe bats are just one of the species which will benefit from a new wildlife…
Wimborne Foodbank volunteers continue hard work
The hardy Wimborne Foodbank volunteers continued putting out a vast amount of items, from toiletries to food, over the…
Fascinating story of MoD cameraman
by Faith Eckersall. Showing off your work, either in print or to an admiring audience in a gallery, is one…
Vintage Afternoon Tea for foundation’s anniversary
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is fast approaching its 15th anniversary and the first event to mark the…
Crime rises in Dorset after Covid lockdowns – but burglaries are down
CRIME in Dorset rose by more than five percent over 12 months, new figures reveal. Office for National Statistics (ONS)…
Asda: Jobs under threat amid night shift and pharmacy changes
NIGHT workers at Asda could face losing their jobs or earning less money under new plans. The supermarket giant is…
Deadline announced to get Covid vaccine booster jab
ANYONE eligible for a Covid booster jab has just days to get their vaccine. The NHS in the south west…
Dorset Police worker stole cash from evidence bags
A POLICE worker has been jailed after admitting she stole cash – including from exhibit bags in active cases. Former…
Review of Dorset car parking charges to be held this week
THE impact of parking charge changes in Dorset will be discussed at a meeting this week. Last year, on-street and…
NHS advice issued as ambulance workers go on strike
AMBULANCE workers in the South West are set to walkout today amid a dispute over pay and conditions. Staff at…