Plans to develop the former Sidney Gale Care Home site in Bridport as Dorset's first reablement centre for older people have been given the go ahead.
The 60-bed reablement centre will focus on supporting residents who are discharged from hospital or who are recovering after a fall or illness in...
Dorset-born musician, composer, poet and songwriter PJ Harvey is to be honoured with a special award for her Contribution to Dorset Music at the Original Music Awards at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 17 January.
Having consistently drawn on her Dorset roots, from the gutsy songs of her 1992 debut album...
Pressure is mounting on the Labour government to move forward with a promised trail hunting ban. In an open letter signed by Dame Judi Dench, Sir Mark Rylance, Ricky Gervais, Peter Egan, Megan McCubbin, David Oakes, Dan Richardson, and others, Protect the Wild calls on Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment,...
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch after a fight in Dorchester.
At approximately 5.15pm on Monday 7 October 2024, a fight occurred involving a group of male and female young people in Monmouth Road.
During the incident, it is reported that a female member...
The Godfather trilogy, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo, has long captivated audiences with its portrayal of the inner workings of the mafia. While these films are often considered masterpieces of cinema, their close association with real-world organised crime begs the...
The narrow medieval streets and canals of Strasbourg in France, on the German border, seem a world away from the seaside town of Southport in the UK. Yet, on 29 July, the stabbing of three young girls in Southport sent ripples across the internet, igniting fear, anger, and hatred...
The story of a pride of lions killing and eating a group of poachers in a South African game reserve captured the public imagination and, in many ways, has become one of the most satisfying examples of nature’s own justice. This event, which took place in 2018 at the...
Politicians and Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in the UK, including Dorset, often avoid addressing the root causes of acquisitive crimes such as shoplifting, theft, and burglary. Instead, they focus on targeting offenders. This approach is driven by a combination of political, cultural, and systemic factors. By examining initiatives...
Former Shadow Minister, Chris Williamson, explains how Keir Starmer's Labour Party are repeating the same old tired ideology. Not for us but for the few.
The same few represented by the Tories and Reform UK.
Sir Keir Starmer's govt claims that prostrating the country before billionaires and global corporations is necessary...
All healthcare providers and even individuals can benefit greatly from health applications today. These applications are designed to improve patient care and provider efficiency. It is good to note that not every health app is made equally. When you require these technologies, it is crucial to ensure that you...
