Pharmacy funding boost is a ‘step forward’ but still ‘falls short’, say leaders
The health department has announced that it has reached an agreement with Community Pharmacy England for a funding increase ...
Coastguard called to injured person in marina
THE COASTGUARD was called to help an individual with suspected spinal injuries from a marina in Dorset. At around 5:11am on March 29, Poole Coastguard Rescue Team were called to an incident at ...
RHS delays promise to make shows peat-free in face of ‘legislative black hole’
Chelsea Flower Show organisers have rowed back on a pledge to make the event peat-free by next year, blaming a “legislative black hole” on the issue. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) committed in ...
Putton Lane, Chickerell to close next week as works progress
A busy road is set to close as works to install a puffin crossing move to the next stage. Putton Lane will close from Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11between 9.30am and 3.30pm from Fairfield House, ...
Five women plan to pursue legal claim against Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate
The women worked as nannies and private air stewards for the former Harrods boss between 1995 and 2012, their lawyers said.
New car tax rules could ‘undermine consumer confidence’ in EVs, Treasury warned
Car tax rule changes could “undermine consumer confidence” in electric vehicles (EVs) – despite them remaining cheaper to own than petrol models, according to new research.
More than 1,000 flood schemes to be built or repaired across England
The projects comes as part of the Government’s £2.65 billion investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Weymouth: Greenhill Community Trust under fire by users
The chalets are run by the Greenhill Community Trust (GCT) which took over the operation from the former borough council. But the trust has been accused of not listening to concerns, blocking any ...
How is car tax changing?
VED, often referred to as car tax, is a tax on the ownership of a vehicle. – How much is it? Rates vary depending on the age of a vehicle and its CO2 emissions.
Cyber security firm CybExer opens new office in Dorset
CybExer, the global leader in Cyber Range technology, is reinforcing its presence in the UK with the opening of a new office at Dorset ...
Driving test waiting times hit record high
Driving test waiting times in Britain have reached a record high, new research has revealed. The average waiting time to book a practical test was 20 weeks in February, up from 14 weeks a year earlier ...