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A person in the South West of England has been confirmed as having contracted bird flu, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
In a statement, the agency said it is "extremely rare" for strains of avian influenza to pass from birds to humans.It added: "The person acquired the...
More than half of British adults cannot identify any symptom of blood cancer, a survey has suggested, as a charity warned some of the signs could be mistaken for COVID-19.
The percentage of people saying they did not know any symptoms of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK has risen...
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Fiscal Statement today, Carers Trust CEO Kirsty McHugh said: “Millions of unpaid carers are being plunged into poverty, or facing extreme financial pressure, because of the extra costs of their caring role. Despite the critical role unpaid carers play in propping up a creaking...
A host of local businesses enjoyed a cookery demonstration from celebrity Dorset chef Sarah Ali Choudhury, while at the same time raising funds for Dorset Mind.
The room was full as the attendees were shown how to make a fish curry and a very special vegetable bhaji. The event was...
Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury collision in Lyme Regis.
At 4.38pm on Tuesday 29 June 2021 Dorset Police was called to reports of a road traffic collision on Broad Street involving a grey Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian.
The...
"Particularly potent" pollen caused by recent warm and wet weather is causing worse-than-usual symptoms for hay fever sufferers, the Met Office has said.
The combination of damp and warm weather in May means that despite pollen counts being no higher than usual, the pollen itself is stronger, experts have said.
Yolanda...
The incident happened at around 1.50pm on Saturday 2 July 2022. It was reported that a woman in her 80s was crossing High East Street when she was struck by a van, causing her to go up the bonnet and then land on her feet on the pavement.
The van...
Today's memorable points:
The defence told how important it was to do something, and not do nothing - over lunch the consultant who saved Lewisham Hospital said they said the same thing about Lewisham - now they are all really glad it stayed open! Then we watched later as the...
A body sadly found in a river in Dorchester is believed to be that of a missing teenager from the Dorchester area.The report of the discovery at the river Frome in the area of Lubbecke Way was received by Dorset Police at around 3pm on Saturday 22 April 2023.
https://dorseteye.com/a-body-has-sadly-been-found-in-a-river-in-dorchester/
Although...
Healthwatch wants to know more about you and your partner’s experience of mental health support during pregnancy, at the birth of your child and afterwards.
Did you know? As many as 1 in 5 pregnant women and new mums experience some form of mental health challenge. And, it’s not just...
