A CAMPAIGN by a terminally ill doctor bidding to improve communication between clinicians and patients is being embraced by Dorset’s hospitals. Dr Kate Granger was 29 when she claims a doctor in Yorkshire left her ‘psychologically scarred’ after
SOMETHING is brewing in Wimborne. After almost 80 years, the town is home to a new Dorset brewery. The Eight Arch Brewing Co. close to the banks of the River Allen, is named after the eight arches at nearby landmark, Julian’s Bridge. Founder
The heroism which earned a Bournemouth man a posthumous Victoria Cross is to be commemorated on the centenary of his death. A commemorative stone will be laid near the War Memorial in the town’s Central Gardens in tribute to Corporal Cecil Reginald
STUDENTS were moved to tears during an emotional tour of a Nazi German camp in occupied Poland. Starvation cells, death walls and gas chambers were all visited as part of the RE curriculum at Priestlands School. The group of 20 students and
STEVEN BOBBY WOOLGROVE aged 22 of Southey Road, Christchurch. Convicted in absence of travelling on South West Trains between Woking and Christchurch without having paid his fare of £32.20. Fined £265. To pay compensation of £32.30. To pay victim surcharge
THE Christchurch Bypass was partially closed earlier today following a three-vehicle crash near Waitrose. The A35 was closed westbound at the Stony Lane roundabout causing traffic queues. Ambulances were called to the scene of the collision
HAYLEY ANN MILLER aged 51 of Rossmore Road, Poole. Admitted failing to identify the driver of a Peugeot car, who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Fined £165. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £85. Driving licence endorsed with six
GUY PHILIP AXON aged 23 of Egdon Close, Ferndown. Admitted racially aggravated threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour outside The Angel Inn, Ringwood Road, Ferndown. Community order made to carry out unpaid work for 130 hours within the
PROTESTORS have gathered at a contentious mini-roundabout in Poole this weekend to highlight potential road safety issues. Seaview Action Group members are demanding changes to the layout of the roundabout at the junction of Ashley Road and Constitution
THE FAMILY of an Oakdale mum-of-two with cancer have just two weeks left to reach their £10,000 online fundraising target – or risk losing all the money. Lorraine and Rae Bosley, parents to Louise Bosley, 31, who has been diagnosed with neuroendocrine
It’s been a busy year for the 70s punk legends Stiff Little Fingers, still fronted by the iconic Belfast-born Jake Burns. They brought their 2015 spring tour to Bournemouth hot on the heels of releasing their brand new and too long awaited 10th
A £30M budget cut could leave modern day Dorset being policed by officer numbers of the 1980s, campaigners are warning. Dorset Police Federation (DPF) has joined the ‘Cuts Have Consequences’ campaign and is running a six week drive across the county
THERE are hundreds, if not thousands, of tribute bands plying their trade up and down the country, but I wonder how many of them could pack out the BIC? The Aussie Pink Floyd have built a reputation based on the quality of this touring show and
BRAVE victims of sexual violence told their harrowing stories at a major conference held in Poole. More than 1,000 people attended the event at the town’s Lighthouse theatre on Thursday which included talks from community leaders, police officers
BOSS Eddie Howe saw Cherries blitz their way back to the top of the Championship before praising his team for their creativity and clinical finishing. Howe’s men brushed aside struggling Fulham and romped to an emphatic 5-1 victory in front of
BOSS Eddie Howe watched Brett Pitman post a leading contender for Cherries’ goal of the season and then highlighted the importance of his two number 10s. The Channel Islander walked off with the Sky Sports man-of-the-match award after bagging a
AS MASTERCHEF returns for a new series next week, judge John Torode tells Taste about the twists and turns in store: John Torode and Gregg Wallace may have spent the past decade hosting MasterChef together, but don’t expect them to hang out, Ant and
Mother’s Day, on Sunday, March 15, is your chance to show her exactly how much you appreciate everything she has done for you in your life. Why not start the day by giving her breakfast in bed? Eggy Bread with Apple & Sultana Sauce
BOURNEMOUTH singer Charlie Lenehan will be performing at Wembley arena on Wednesday, as part of charity event Voice In A Million. The teenager is one half of pop-duo, Bars and Melody, who will be special guests. The concert presents an opportunity
HONEY CORNBREAD CUPCAKES (Makes 12) Using cornmeal to make cornbread was something the early European settlers in America learned from the Native Americans they encountered. These cupcakes are sweet, denser than our normal sponges, and have a tangy
EARL GREY TEA PIE (Makes a 23cm pie) Tea in the south is drunk often, but almost always iced and sweet. We have used Earl Grey tea to give added flavour to this recipe, but any black tea of your choice can be used. If you’re not using Earl
THERE is usually one, stand-out line contained in official reports into child abuse or neglect. This line tends to blow the lid off the dark, horrible world of official incompetence and indifference to the suffering of the victims and explains
A mixture of breathtaking scenery and a round of golf is a winning combination, especially when you have the chance to take your clubs to Southern Brittany. Our historical connection with this beautiful part of France has always fascinated me and
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg has accused the Conservatives of “farcical game-playing” over whether David Cameron should face other party leaders in a televised debate. The Liberal Democrat leader was in Wimborne to sign the first round
Adventurer Bear Grylls has embarked on many challenges throughout his life, from climbing Mount Everest a mere 18 months after breaking his back, to serving for three years as a reservist with the SAS. However, his latest project may be his most
A myriad of weird, wonderful, and often giant objects have mysteriously turned up on our beaches over the years. Some of these phenomena have been carefully planned PR stunts, while others remain mysteries of the natural world. So, do you
HUNDREDS of people packed out a Hamworthy church yesterday for the funeral of brave Turlin Moor teenager Lollie Russell. Olivia Jo-an Russell, known as Lollie to her family and friends, died following a battle with cancer. The numbers attending
I WOULD like to say a very big thank you to all the staff on Lulworth Ward at Poole Hospital for all their kindness and care of my husband for the last month. Also the Start team who are still continuing caring for him at home. My grateful
WHY do the borough council turn street lights off at around 12.15am? The one remaining light that was left on has now been switched off as well. Having a large elderly population here this policy seems to be contrary to the usually convenient
IT used to be a pleasure sitting at the cafés in The Square and The Pavilion Terrace in Bournemouth gardens enjoying a meal or coffee watching the world pass by. Alas this is no longer the case due to the skateboarders in these areas. At the
BOURNEMOUTH council has apologised after a poorly-signed footpath closure left pedestrians walking in the middle of a busy road. It stressed it acted quickly after complaints pedestrians were being put in danger because they were choosing to walk
WITH reference to Chris Date’s experience at The Wizard of Oz, the management should have stopped the silly clapping before it got started. Most people go to the theatre to enjoy the show and not to listen to a lot of mindless clapping. If
I AM staggered by the level of ignorance and panic displayed by the objection letters regarding the Navitus Bay wind farm such as the one from Mr Fyffe (Letters, February 26). The noise level of a wind farm is regarded as the same as an A-road,
One of our staff at Bournemouth council has now left – Julian Sandy, who worked in Early Years and was the organiser of the brilliant Meyrick Park Family Festival which was held on the last Thursday in July. Last year we celebrated the resurrected
A DRUG addict who stole £10,934 in less than a month from an elderly man with Alzheimer’s disease has been jailed. Bonner Hampton, of no fixed abode, made 23 separate transactions from his victim’s bank account to feed his drug and gambling habits
FULHAM boss Kit Symons addresses the post-match press after his side’s 5-1 home thrashing byAFC Bournemouth. Cherries striker Brett Pitman rounded off an incisive team move to opening the scoring during the first half, a lead Matt Ritchie’s deflected
