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The events raised more than £23,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care's family support and bereavement service Picture: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Community spirit shines bright at charity candle events in Poole and Swanage

MOVING candlelight remembrance events in Poole and Swanage raised more than £23,000 for charity. The events took place at Poole…

Jane Woods, Rob Waitt and Sara Greenwood

Nature-based course set to help those with depression and anxiety

PEOPLE going through depression, anxiety or loneliness are being offered a free nature-based course aimed at improving their mental…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Woman, 60, arrested after Swanage care home deaths will not be charged

A WOMAN arrested after three people died at a Swanage care home has been released without charge. Detectives are…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

UPDATE: Woman, 60, arrested over Swanage care home deaths released

A WOMAN arrested in connection with the deaths of three people at a Swanage care home has been…

The Gainsborough Care Home, in Ulwell Road, Swanage. Picture: Google

Woman, 60, arrested after three deaths at Swanage care home

A 60-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested as the investigation into three deaths at a Swanage care home continues. Detectives…

The Gainsborough Care Home, in Ulwell Road, Swanage. Picture: Google

Three people found dead at Swanage care home

THREE people have died in ‘unexplained’ circumstances at a Swanage care home. Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home,…

Senior carer Louise Gibson and general manager Mevin Sohorye have been shortlisted in the Great British Care Awards 2024

Poole care home pair nominated for prestigious awards

TWO Dorset care home staff members are celebrating after being named on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. General manager…

A Restart the Heart event will take place in Poole on Wednesday, October 16

Ambulance staff to teach CPR at special free event in Poole

MEMBERS of the public can learn lifesaving CPR at a special event in Poole next week. The South Western Ambulance…

Knoll Beach accessibility work praised by wheelchair users

A YEAR long programme of enhancements has taken place to make Knoll Beach more accessible for less able visitors. The…

More than 1,000 comfort bags have been handed out at DCH

More than 1,000 ‘comfort bags’ handed to patients at DCH

A DRIVE to provide comfort bags to people unexpectedly admitted to hospital has been hailed a huge success. Since the…