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Saturday, November 23, 2024
Police have unveiled images of a car left in ruins after a van rammed into it from behind while it was parked on the roadside due to a breakdown, cautioning motorists about the hazards of halting in precarious locations. In a timely announcement on X before the holiday travel surge,...
Using a simple walking monitor, like a FitBit, can increase the physical activity levels of people who undergo total hip replacement surgery, as well as improving their walking style and mental wellbeing. Those are the findings of a pilot study by Bournemouth University. The study, published in the journal Cyborg...
Toxic people are those whose presence and behaviour have a detrimental effect on others' mental, emotional, and sometimes even physical well-being. They exhibit patterns of behaviour that can be manipulative, draining, and damaging to the people around them. Understanding the traits and impact of toxic individuals is crucial to...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Dorchester.Jeffrey George Cheffey, who was 87 years old, died at his home address in Poundbury Crescent on Monday 20 November 2023. His death is not being treated...
Before we listen to Rob and Jeremy, let us remind ourselves how the "scumbags and venture capitalists" are hurting our health and social care services and more specifically, us: Outsourcing Services: The government has outsourced some non-clinical services, like cleaning, catering, and maintenance, to private companies through contracts. This is...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who died in Beaminster.Richard Rydell, who was 54 years old, died at his home address in St Mary’s Gardens on Wednesday 8 November 2023. His death is not being treated...
The Australian government has cracked down on popular vapes, seizing shipments at the border and warning vapers that they face fines of up to $11,000 for importing or possessing nicotine vapes. The crackdown is part of the government's efforts to reduce vaping among teenagers, who are increasingly using the devices....
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has recently announced at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester that he plans to implement a gradual ban on the use of recreational tobacco. This piece of legislation has the aim of making it illegal for people who are currently 14 and under to ever be...
Every day, people encounter stress in various forms. Studies show that the most common cause of stress is work-related; 4 in 5 adults experience this. While a moderate amount of stress can enhance work and productivity, excessive stress can have a negative effect on health, mood, relationships, and overall...
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they investigate a serious injury road traffic collision near Dorchester.The incident occurred at around 7.40am on Tuesday 31 October 2023 on Rectory Road in Piddlehinton involving a blue Mini Cooper and a white BETA...