At 6.36pm on Thursday 19 April 2018 Dorset Police received a report of a body found in the River Stour at Charlton Marshall.
The body has now been identified as missing Blandford man Andrew Latcham. His family has been informed and the coroner has been notified.
Andrew, aged 70, had been...
A fantastic new idea for Halloween during this Covid-19 pandemic.
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We all shared rainbows in our windows to support our NHS and Carers, we could do the same with pumpkins, creating a pumpkin trail.
Children can then go on a pumpkin hunt in fancy dress around their...
People with coughs and colds should avoid seeing elderly relatives to protect them from a surge in winter viruses, health officials have advised.
The message from experts is: if you feel unwell, stay at home.
The guidance was issued as Britons prepare for their least restricted Christmas since COVID curbs and subsequent guidance...
The advent of the internet has revolutionised various aspects of our lives, and one significant change is the way people seek companionship. Online dating has become increasingly popular across all age groups, including the elderly. While the digital realm provides opportunities for seniors to connect with potential partners, it...
A ‘Mad Hatters’ garden tea party prompted smiles all round as a Poundbury residential and nursing home celebrated Care Home Open Day. In a friendly competition, residents at Colten Care’s Castle View home donned a range of colourful hats with Joyce Garton declared the winner. She was presented with...
The colour scheme, fabric textures and even the layout of a home can vastly improve the wellbeing of vulnerable older people in Dorset, say experts from the care provider Agincare. Based on their expertise, Agincare have compiled some fascinating home improvement and interior design tips that can...
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...
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...
This month sees the launch of Age UK Bournemouth & Age UK Dorchester's Connecting Dorset project. The two charities are working together to use social media as a tool to tackle isolation and loneliness across the county. They aim to connect over 1000 people via a new online community....
The Dorsetbased National Award winning business Domestic Angels, has congratulated Esther Rantzen on founding The Silver Line, the recently launched free telephone helpline for the silver generation. The service offers telephone befriending aiming to combat loneliness and to give older people a point of contact where they can access...
