We must stop underspending on health
In 2010, an NHS surgeon saved my life. I had been referred to Poole Hospital with suspected bowel cancer. Scans…
Politics is hard work but worth it
Years ago, I applied for and got a job at a local magazine selling and creating advertising. Three guesses which…
County needs better representation
Recent weeks have seen the merry-go-round in central government seemingly come to a halt, resulting in the recent Autumn…
Carers recruited
A CHARITY for people with life-limiting illnesses has recruited two new healthcare assistants to help and support people, carers…
News from Wareham Town Council November
No sooner had the new deputy town clerk Gale Pettifer stepped into post than she was taking minutes at…
Giving beavers a head start on dams
By Sara Niven. The young and young at heart enjoyed beavering away, creating dams at two events held recently at…
Biker hurt in crash
A BIKER suffered serious injuries in a crash in Poole. The incident occurred at the junction of Beechbank Avenue and…
Let’s run it again
By Sara Niven. The organisers of a new charity running event say they hope to make it an annual affair…
Former MP named as choir’s patron
A CHOIR celebrating its 75th anniversary has announced a former minister for culture, media and sport as its new…
Cyclist attacked
A MAN in his 50s was knocked off his bike by a driver – angry after being told to…