The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman who lived in Sturminster Newton.
Ines Somerville, who was 83 years old, died at her home address in Hanover Close on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
Her death is not being treated...
A tick-borne virus that can cause meningitis has been detected in several areas in England, according to a new risk assessment.
There have been three cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBEV) in England since 2019 - with the first confirmed case discovered in the Yorkshire area last year.
The virus has also...
Particularly in places like Weymouth & Portland youth mental health services are in crisis, unable to help our children who face crises. With suicide rates on the up, this needs to change urgently.
● 8 in 10 teenagers claim to suffer mental health symptoms
● 1 in 3 (35%) warrant professional...
Update:
Officers are pleased to confirm that Richard Robbins, who went missing from Longburton near Sherborne, has been found safe and well.
Richard was reported missing having left an address in the village some time between 1.30am and 4am on Saturday 1 April 2023.
Following searches by officers, with assistance from Dorset...
Researchers and computer scientists at Bournemouth University have developed a dynamic online game to teach children how to keep safe from cyber bullying, data theft and other threats they could face online.
This week, a team of AFC Bournemouth’s Junior Cherries came to campus to try out the game.
CyGamBit has...
Some cough, cold and flu medicines are being withdrawn from shelves as a precaution following concerns over very rare cases of allergic reaction.
Following a review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), all medicines containing pholcodine are being withdrawn from the UK as a precaution.
Experts cited a...
The current trend of hybrid working, whilst allowing employees extra flexibility, means staff have less human contact, which in turn impacts their wellbeing. Dorset Mind charity has developed a creative solution - by launching team-building packages that offers businesses the chance to invest in and improve the connectivity of their workplace. This also supports the charity financially to deliver essential 1-2-1 and group support and education for local people in Dorset.
The...
Officers investigating a collision in Shaftesbury are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
At approximately 7am on Monday 27 February 2023 a collision occurred on the A350 Grosvenor Road involving a Nissan panel van and a cyclist.
The cyclist – a 14-year-old local boy – was...
Cold showers can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, improve circulation, lower stress levels, and reduce muscle soreness and fatigue. Hot showers, meanwhile, can improve cardiovascular health, soothe stiff joints, and improve sleep.
Adding 10 seconds of cold to your shower is an easy way to introduce a Cold Water Immersion...
Junior doctors in England are "likely" to go on strike next month in a dispute over pay and conditions, a spokesperson has said.
Around 45,000 members have been balloted and the results expected around 20 February, deputy co-chair of the British Medical Association's Junior Doctors Committee Dr Mike Greenhalgh told...
