If you want to stop someone from chatting you up or engaging in conversation with you, here are some polite and effective ways to do so:
Direct Approach: Be honest and upfront about not being interested. A simple "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in chatting right now" can be...
Brain injuries can have life-changing impacts on people of all ages, but this is perhaps more keenly felt among younger people.
1,415 children aged 0-15 suffered a traumatic brain injury according to the most recent NHS statistics for 2019-20, with 583 young adults aged 16-25 also experiencing this type of injury. For both...
A shocking revelation has brought to light a disturbing trend involving children across the UK engaging in heinous acts of violence against animals, all documented and shared within a clandestine network on WhatsApp. This appalling activity, which includes the use of catapults to inflict harm and death upon innocent...
The digital revolution continues to transform the banking world. Customers rarely need to make the trip to a local bank. You can complete most tasks remotely instead.
Online banking came first, and now mobile banking has taken the industry by storm. But is it as safe as many people assume?...
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is working with Christchurch Town Council to plan for the ongoing operation of Quomps Splashpark on Christchurch Quay.
The much-loved attraction, which features an enclosed splash park, paddling pool and water fountains, provides an ideal location for parents to take young children during warmer...
After many years and experience in the working world, I've decided to start something new again.
I will be offering training courses for teenagers / young adults starting in November!
Due to increasing demand, each course starts on the principle of first come, first served.
Content:
Coaching and practical tasks
One module runs...
As schools break up across Dorset for the summer, many young people will be looking at ways to fill their time. With results from the government commissioned Community Life Survey indicating that 29% of 16 to 24 year olds took part in formal volunteering, and 25% in informal volunteering,...
The family of a teenager who very sadly died in a fatal road traffic collision in Christchurch have issued a tribute to their loved one.
Dorset Police received a report at 9.37pm on Friday 30 June 2023 of a collision involving a Honda Civic and a pedestrian on Parley Lane...
Some will side with the 'Hutters' and others with the council and support services and others with the young people.
Where do you stand?
The 'Nuisance'
A group of approximately 100 young individuals are engaging in intimidating behaviour towards owners of expensive beach huts at Sandbanks beach. This includes incidents of drug...
Mental Health Awareness Week starts on 15 May and the theme for this year is anxiety. We can all experience feelings of anxiety at any time in our lives, for many different reasons. Whether it’s big life events, money troubles, relationship changes or a new job – anxiety is...
