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Kathy, centre, has special memories of her visits to India

Poole care home resident celebrates Indian Independence Day in style

A POOLE care home celebrated Indian Independence Day in style, with one resident in particular enjoying the day. August 15…

Jeanne Bisgood has had an astonishing life so far - on and off the golf course! Picture: England Golf

Poole golf legend – and former council stalwart – Jeanne Bisgood turns 100

TURNING 100 has seen the achievements of one Dorset woman once again it the headlines. Though born in Surrey, Jeanne…

Staff at the new Discharge Lounge at Dorset County Hospital

New £2m Discharge Lounge opens at Dorset County Hospital

PATIENTS waiting to leave hospital can do so in improved facilities after the opening of a new lounge. A new…

Dorset Police officer sacked over WhatsApp group

A SENIOR serving Dorset Police officer has been sacked after posting offensive messages in a WhatsApp group – and…

Mental health nurses Reshmi James, Jiss Varghese and Christy Thomas

Dorset NHS trust lands award for welcoming international nurses and midwives

EFFORTS to embrace and support internationally-educated nurses in Dorset has led to a prestigious award. Dorset HealthCare is the first…

Gearing up for Ride+Stride 2023 at Affpuddle Church

Get on your bike for Dorset Historic Churches Trust!

A CHARITABLE church fund is hoping for a bumper boost thanks to an annual fundraiser taking place next month. Saturday,…

The sand lizard sculpture will be in situ until August 31. Picture: ARC

A giant sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck! For a good cause…

A GIANT sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck. But far from threatening walkers, it is in the form…

Deadline approaching for Dorset community fund applications

COMMUNITY projects including play areas, theatres, sports clubs and village halls could benefit from funding to build or improve…

The Bibby Stockholm, off Portland

Residents reassured after Legionella bacteria found on Bibby Stockholm

RESIDENTS are being reassured over the quality of water in Portland and the surrounding area after the Bibby Stockholm…

Wildflower verges installed on the A35. Picture: National Highways

More than £100 million to be spent on South West road this year

MORE than £100 million is set to be spent updating roads, paths and bridges in the south west this…