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"In a tiny grave in a churchyard cemetery rests a 4 year old boy called Frankie. He died in 1929. Today the cause of death would probably be recorded as Peritonitis and Sepsis brought on by a ruptured appendix.
Back in 1929 there was no 999....
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who died in Charmouth.
Graham Charles Jordan, known as Sam, was 68 years old and lived in Bridge Road in Charmouth. He died at Lower Sea Lane on Saturday 8...
A recent study suggests that individuals working in certain occupations may face an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The study, published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, indicates that professions such as hairdressers, beauticians, and accountants could be at higher risk. Additionally, individuals employed in sales, retail,...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Charmouth.
Dorset Police was called at 12.22pm on Saturday 8 July 2023 to reports of a single vehicle collision in Lower Sea Lane involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa.
The ambulance service attended but very sadly the driver, a man aged in...
Officers are investigating a serious collision near Shaftesbury and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
At approximately 12.45pm on Thursday 6 July 2023 a collision occurred involving a white Ford KA and a silver Suzuki Swift on the A30 Sherborne Causeway at the...
Neuroscientist and best-selling sleep author Matthew Walker recently shared his top five tips for achieving quality sleep during an interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast with host Steven Bartlett. These tips are aimed at helping individuals maximize their chances of getting a good night's rest.
The first tip...
The Starmer front bench are dripping in dark money from private healthcare firms. Alongside Tory has beens they are as big a liars as Boris Johnson if they tell us the NHS is safe in their hands.
As this map also reveals current policy is handing over OUR NHS to...
Next of kin appeal – Graham Summers
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Dorchester.
Graham Summers, who was 79 years old, died at his home address in Crown Street West on Sunday 18 June 2023.
His death...
An event to showcase research and underline the importance of women’s health is to take place at Bournemouth University (BU).On July 14th, The Centre for Midwifery and Women’s Health (CMWH) will be hosting a 3-hour free symposium with keynote speaker Dame Lesley Regan (the first Women’s Health Ambassador for...
Breast cancer in women
According to the NHS, the first symptom of breast cancer that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breasts.It said you should see a doctor if you notice any of the following:• A change in the size or shape...
