The transport sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally. In the UK, vehicles powered by fossil fuels ie petrol and diesel, are a major driver of environmental degradation, contributing to air pollution, global warming, and the destruction of ecosystems. This dependency on fossil fuels...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Bridport.
Malcolm Henry King, who was 67 years old, died at his home address in Hibernia Close on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
His death is not being treated...
Residents in Dorset who have concerns about cancer can now access expert advice and support while they shop, thanks to a new collaboration between Tesco and Cancer Research UK. For the first time, customers at selected Tesco stores are being encouraged to consult with in-store pharmacists if they notice...
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a serious collision in Dorchester.
Dorset Police received a report at 1.47pm on Thursday 19 September 2024 of a collision involving a red Jeep Compass and a pedestrian on the A35 at Kingston Pond.
The pedestrian –...
Officers investigating a serious road traffic collision in Blandford are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.At 1.25am on Saturday 14 September 2024, officers were called to the scene of the incident on the A354 Blandford bypass between the junction of Wimborne Road and the Badger...
An inspiring story from Global Positive News:
Heman Bekele's journey is truly inspiring. Originally from Ethiopia, he was deeply moved by the sight of people working tirelessly under the scorching sun. This early exposure to the harsh conditions motivated him, even at a young age, to find ways to make...
UK armed forces charity, Help for Heroes, has launched a new self-help guide to support people living with anxiety.
There are believed to be around 40,000 veterans living in Dorset, and though this free resource, accessible on the charity’s website, has been produced to support them and their families, it is...
People who are racist towards NHS staff "can and should" be turned away, the Health Secretary has said.
Wes Streeting condemned the "mindless thuggery" seen across Britain in the aftermath of the Southport stabbings over the past week. As far-right violence spread between towns and cities, Filipino nurses were attacked...
According to the survey of 4,000 workers and their employers, the insurer found that workers in the construction industry lose 42.3 days of productive time per year due to absence and presenteeism, with 13% of workers stating that they have experienced burnout.
Additional top-level insights from the survey include:
6% of...
A vegan diet may reduce your biological age, according to a new study in the medical journal BMC.
Scientists studied 21 sets of adult identical twins, with one of each pair eating a vegan diet for eight weeks. The vegan twin was found to have reduced methylation in their DNA,...
