Dorset Police have arrested a second man today on suspicion of burglaries reported at businesses in Poole last November. The announcement came in an update released on the Dorset Police website. They had already arrested a 43-year-old Poole man in connection to the burglaries. The man arrested today is aged 35 and has no fixed […]
Universal Credit Appeal Won by Single Mums in High Court
Four single mums have just won a Universal Credit appeal in High Court over a “fundamental problem” with the government’s scheme. Over 60,000 people in Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are on Universal Credit. Over 10,000 of these claimants started from September last year. According to the four women who made the […]
The history of the Lotto: as Bournemouth raffle winners are left short-changed
On this day, January 11th 1567, the first ever state lottery was held in England. 4o,000 entries at 10 shillings each were available from St Paul’s Cathedral. Recently in Bournemouth, a raffle ticket holder hoping to win a £3 million luxury home or an Aston Martin, has been left with a consolation prize of £110,070. […]
Who was Thomas Hardy?
Dorset’s famed poet and novelist Thomas Hardy died on this day 91 years ago. Born and raised in Stinsford, Hardy achieved fame through his works including, ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ and ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’. He was famous for using locations across Wessex in his novels but under different names, which became known as […]
Howe: Callum Wilson not for sale ‘at any price’
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has stressed that Callum Wilson is not for sale, after recent speculation linking the star striker with West Ham and Chelsea. Wilson, who has netted nine times this season, is reportedly the subject of a £50 million switch to Stamford Bridge this month. West Ham may also make a big […]
Bournemouth burglar jailed for four years and four months
A burglar who targeted homes in Bournemouth has been jailed for four years and four months. Rodney Gary Donald, 49 and of Frances Road in Bournemouth, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday 9 January 2019 after admitting two counts of burglary. He also asked for three further burglary offences to be taken into […]
Hunger Hill roadworks continue
The ongoing £11.7 million road improvements at Townside area between Poole Bridge and Hunger Hill began on October 8 and will take nine months to complete. Works involve the reconfiguration of the Hunger Hill junction for more efficiency. The change of traffic direction is to create more direct and safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. […]
Spotted in Poole: one of Britain’s most beautiful birds
Music from Dee Yan-Key (Free Music Archive) Link to license: One of Britain’s most colourful and exotic birds has been spotted in Poole. The Mandarin duck, a type of duck typically spotted in the Far East, can be found on park lakes and other wetlands with overhanging trees, mainly in South East England. This little […]
Paul Gascoigne denies sex assault charge in court
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne will defend himself against a sex assault charge by saying he has a propensity to kiss people “in a non-sexual manner”, a court heard. The 51-year-old was arrested while travelling on a train between York and Newcastle for allegedly kissing a woman without consent in Darlington in August. He appeared […]
NHS long term plan hailed as a “historic moment”
By Ben Coley It has been revealed that the Prime Minister’s new NHS long term plan could save up to 500,000 lives. The 10 year plan arrives as part of the 70th anniversary of the NHS. It has been been hailed by Theresa May as a “truly historic moment.” The plan is focusing on prevention […]