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On Monday evening, we attended a fire involving an air fryer. The owner noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from their air fryer, so they removed the food thinking this may be the cause, but when the noises continued, they quickly raised the alarm and called 999 for help. By the...
The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Community Safety Partnership is setting up drop-off points across the area to collect handbags filled with essential and luxury items for local women who are victims of domestic abuse. The Love Grace Handbag Appeal was launched by the family of Grace Millane, who was...
The Force is launching its ‘Festive Feedback’ Christmas drink and drug drive campaign to encourage the reporting of motorists who are endangering our roads. The initiative is taking place between Monday 2 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of...
Weldmar Hospicecare has confirmed that they have received formal notification that NHS Dorset is reducing their funding, which will have an impact on the level of commissioned income they receive in an already financially challenging climate. Currently, Weldmar is commissioned by NHS Dorset to provide specialist hands on care in...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting approximately 1 in 400 children in the UK. It’s a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture, caused by damage to the developing brain, most often before birth. Despite its prevalence, there’s still a...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman who lived in Poole.Susan Ann Gardner, who was 66 years old, died at her home address in Denmark Road on Friday 22 November 2024. Her death is not being treated...

Listen Up, Men!

Let's start with Sean. Dorset man’s story of surviving prostate cancer and his message to us all https://dorseteye.com/dorset-mans-story-of-surviving-prostate-cancer-and-his-message-to-us-all/ On average, men will die 4.5 years earlier than woman and for reasons that are largely preventable.  Movember has come up with 5 simple ways that men can look after their health:  Spend time with people...
Elmiron, a pharmaceutical drug used in chronic bladder pain, has recently been in the limelight for its safety issues. Elmironwas approved by the FDA to treat interstitial cystitis, which is a chronic disease characterized by pelvic pain, the urge to urinate, and the need to do it often. It has been...
In the rush of city streets or the calm of a suburban trail, cyclists often take for granted the risk of a simple ride. Yet, a single mishap—a moment of lost balance or a sudden collision—can turn routine into catastrophe, with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) being one of the...
Orlando is a beautiful city located in central Florida. The city is famous for theme parks. One problem with the city is that truck accidents are quite common. Due to the size and weight of trucks, even a minor accident can lead to severe consequences.  Spinal cord injury (SCI) is...