Male suicides in England and Wales were at their highest rate in two decades last year, official figures show.
The suicide rate for women was also the highest since 2004, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Men accounted for around three-quarters of suicide deaths registered in 2019...
We should expect more animal-to-human disease outbreaks to emerge in future, a leading scientist has warned.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is heading the development of Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine, says human activity is driving the rising threat of viruses and that the risk is unlikely to reduce as globalisation continues."Greater population density,...
At last educating about the menopause has been added to the school curriculum. Vital for both women and men that such a huge change both physically and mentally is explored and discussed.
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The term domestic abuse may still carry with it connotations of violence behind closed doors between a husband and wife. It is important to recognise, as the police and support agencies in Dorset do, that domestic abuse is not limited to physical harm and can affect anyone. The common...
Dorset Council and key partners are working to together to make sure residents can get help to continue to live independently in their homes. Â
Volunteers from Age UK North South & West Dorset make calls to vulnerable people and, with consent, can refer them to the Dorset Council’s reablement services.
The council has...
Dorset Mind, a local mental health charity, has been awarded sizeable funding from the National Lottery to help expand their support programme for young people’s mental health across Dorset. The charity has been awarded a grant over 3 years that will enable them to roll-out its programme of mental health education and wellbeing support...
Dorset Police is calling on residents and those visiting the area to behave sensibly and respect other road users.
The Force wants those getting behind the wheel to take extra care, ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and that you are fit to drive, as well as modifying your driving behaviour...
A pedestrian involved in a road traffic incident in Gillingham has very sadly died as a result of his injuries.
At approximately 2.45pm on Monday 13 July 2020 officers were called to a report of a collision involving a Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian in a car park on Marlott...
Partner agencies across Dorset are encouraging people to enjoy Dorset safely this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach highs of around 27 degrees.
Measures are in place to cope with additional demand which could be placed on councils, the Police, Fire Service and the NHS as visitors are welcomed...
Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they investigate a fatal collision in Bournemouth.
At 6.17pm on Thursday 30 July 2020 Dorset Police received a report of a collision on Wallisdown Road, at the junction with Alton Road, involving a white...
