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Millions may be owed £440 a month from DWP for this common condition
Millions of people could be eligible to claim up to £440 from the DWP.
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Group hit man with pint glass at Sherbourne pub
A group of four men reportedly pushed a man to the ground before hitting him with a pint glass.
Driver with 4,000 illegal cigarettes found with no insurance or MOT
The driver was found to have 4,000 counterfeit cigarettes, 74 illegal vapes and more than £800 in cash.
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What to do if your dog is bitten by a snake - symptoms, treatment and more
From symptoms to treatment and prevention, the PDSA has shared advice for dog owners if their dog is bitten by an adder snake.
Lifeboat called to 'danger to navigation' as boat runs into trouble
The volunteers attended to a three-person, 41 foot vessel that encountered mechanical issues and was drifting into Poole Bay.
Only one fine issued for dog fouling in Dorset
Dorset Council is looking for a new dog warden – paying up to £27,250 a year.
Call to stop sale of disposable barbecues as fires increase
An environment group are urging local retailers to discontinue disposable barbecues as fires are rapidly increase in Dorset
Have say on plans to bury radioactive waste in Dorset
The public is asked to share their views on a consultation regarding environmental permits for the ongoing decommissioning at Dorset's Winfrith nuclear site.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to enjoy sunny weekend
Met Office forecasts sunny weather for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from 8–13 August, with highs up to 26C and minimal chance of rain.
Cream tea picnic raises more than £1,000 for charity
Poole’s Finch Insurance raises over £1,200 for Waggy Tails Rescue with a cream tea picnic, supporting local dog charity amid rising rescue demands and costs.
More Dorset patients to access 'transformative' cancer vaccine
Dorset patients with advanced head and neck cancer to join NHS England mRNA vaccine trial via Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, coordinated by Southampton Clinical Trials Unit.
Residents at care home taken on a nostalgic train ride
Residents of The Aldbury care home in Poole enjoyed a nostalgic ride on Poole Park Railway, reliving memories and sightseeing with dementia care staff.
Festival becomes first official sponsor of Dorset charity
Maddie’s Miracle, a Dorset charity supporting mothers and babies with breastfeeding, secures Purbeck Valley Folk Festival as its first official sponsor.
Vegan festival with more than 60 stalls coming to Bournemouth
Discover Bournemouth Vegan Festival 2024 at Citygate Centre on 6 September. 60+ stalls, food, talks & workshops. Tickets from £5. Family friendly.
Poole is second most expensive area in UK for luxury homes
Poole is UK's second most expensive area for luxury homes, says Clifton Private Finance study. Residents need 781 years to afford a £7.3m property.
Vikki Slade calls for recognition of Palestine as a state
Liberal Democrat MP Vikki Slade urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestine as a state, calling for UK sanctions on Israel and action for Gaza.
Dorset company named as new dealer for tractor company
Dorset Tractors appointed as new McCormick dealer for Dorset by Argo Tractors GB, bringing over 40 years’ agricultural machinery expertise to local farmers.
Dorset Care Record 'making a huge positive difference'
Dorset Care Record boosts NHS efficiency with 10,000+ professionals trained, 175,000+ patient records accessed monthly, and £11.6m in time savings UK-wide.
New waste service helps recycle more than 331 tonnes of food waste
New Forest District Council’s new food waste recycling scheme has diverted over 331 tonnes from incineration, benefiting 31,000+ residents in eight weeks.
New survey launched to help shape the future of parking
Dorset Council launches public survey to review parking in 117 car parks and on-street areas. Share feedback on pricing, permits, EV charging and more.