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...
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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...
Officers searching for a missing elderly man in West Dorset have very sadly found a body.
Dorset Police received a report at 3.11pm on Friday 17 March 2023 raising concern for the welfare of 95-year-old Michael Norman.
Following searches by officers, assisted by the NPAS helicopter, Dorset Search and Rescue (DorSAR)...
The Safeguarding team at Dorset Council has made schools aware of the following information after a young person was hospitalised earlier in the week as a result of taking a "Blue Punisher" pill. These tablets are reported to contain a very high content of MDMA.
The reason for informing...
Some cough, cold and flu medicines are being withdrawn from shelves as a precaution following concerns over very rare cases of allergic reaction.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review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), all medicines containing pholcodine are being withdrawn from the UK as a precaution.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 Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Winterbourne Steepleton near Dorchester.
Anthony Potter, who was 87 years old, died at his care home on Friday 10 March 2023.
His death is not being treated as...
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 are issuing new images and renewing their appeal for information as they continue to search for a missing teenager near Dorchester.
Alex Bendall, who is also known as Alice and is 18 years old, was reported missing at around 3pm on Sunday 12 February 2023. Following CCTV enquiries, the...
