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Weather warning for rain. Photo: Met Office

Weather warning issued for heavy rain in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire this week

FLOODING could hit homes in North Dorset, South Somerset and parts of Wiltshire this week as a weather warning…

Back of ambulance

Advice ahead of ambulance strike in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

PEOPLE are being urged to ‘think carefully’ before calling an ambulance during industrial action on Wednesday (January 11). The South…

Dorset Neuro Physio

The importance of exercise: Why do I have balance problems and what can I do about it?

AS a physiotherapist, one of my roles is to advocate exercise and an active lifestyle. As well as specialising…

George Mandry. Photo: Dorset Police

Wanted George Mandry fails to appear in court over driving charge

A MAN accused of causing serous injury by dangerous driving failed to appear in court – prompting a police…

Gordon with, left, driver John Reid in his RAF uniform and right, son, Alan

Veteran enjoys letter from The King

A WORLD War Two veteran got Royal approval for his efforts in a letter from King Charles III. Gordon Forsey…

Lorna Parsons (centre) receives her Chef of the Year award from ITV presenter Matt Johnson and Jo Wildman, director of compliance, governance and quality Caring Homes

Care home chef triumphs at national awards

By Lorraine Gibson. DORSET care home chef Lorna Parsons had a taste of triumph when she was crowned Chef of…

Conditions can change quickly along the Purbeck coastline Picture: NCI

Some resolution ideas from the NCI as we sail into 2023

I ALWAYS look forward to writing the January article as it makes me think of the coming year. With lengthening…

The St Brelades Ward team celebrate their award

Hospital staff honoured for end-of-life care at prestigious ceremony

STAFF at a Poole hospital have been honoured for treating patients with ‘dignity and peace’ during the final stages…

The Kings Arms in Dorchester, re-opened two years ago after a multi-million pound refurbishment, is one of the town’s landmarks

King’s Arms piles up the accolades

The King’s Arms, Dorchester, has once again featured in the prestigious The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places…

Whole world of music

Whole world of music

HAILING from New England, USA, Windborne (pictured) specialise in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between dramatically different styles of…