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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
This article contains language and content some readers may find distressing. Sexual abuse represents a profound betrayal of trust, particularly when committed by those in positions of care and authority, such as paramedics. To most, paramedics are heroes, the people we turn to in our most vulnerable moments. However, a...
Officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Christchurch are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at around 4.30pm on Monday 4 November 2024 of a collision involving a white BMW 118i and a Yamaha motorbike on the B3074...
Residents are invited to give their comments on new 20mph schemes after Dorset Council approved applications from five town and parish councils. People can support, or object to the proposals, or give their comments, until mid-November. The applications were submitted by parish/town councils representing: Cheselbourne Child Okeford Okeford Fitzpaine Winterbourne Kingston Wimborne – Allenview Road and...
Assisted dying legislation remains a contentious and emotionally charged issue worldwide. In the UK, where assisting someone in ending their life is a criminal act, individuals facing terminal illnesses with unbearable suffering have limited options. Many are forced to travel abroad—often alone—to places where assisted dying is legal, like...
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury collision in Poole. Dorset Police received a report at 6.50am on Friday 1 November 2024 of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Ampera Electron and a pedestrian in Lindsay Road. The pedestrian – a...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Christchurch. David Ian Tanner, who was 82 years old, died at his home address in Rushford Warren on Tuesday 29 October 2024. His death is not being treated...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Christchurch. Phillip James Munday, who was 62 years old, died at his home address in Edward Road on Friday 18 October 2024. His death is not being treated...

Debunking Fifty Popular Myths

A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...
Former Shadow Minister, Chris Williamson, explains how Keir Starmer's obsession with getting into bed with large corporations has nothing to do with dealing with the countries issues. THOUGHT FOR DAYJust days after this so-called Labour govt announced a "landmark collaboration" with the world's largest pharmaceutical company, the health secretary announced...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman and a man who lived in Bournemouth. Kirsten Jane Raven, who was 52 years old, died at her home address in Suffolk Road on Thursday 10 October 2024. Her death is...