Month: February 2012
261 posts
Caravan arson in Weymouth
Two static caravans were deliberately set alight in the early hours of this morning.
Woman on trial for sex with schoolboys
A Bournemouth mother of five had sex with two boys aged 13 and 14, providing parties with alcohol…
India won’t censor social media
India will not censor online social networks such as Facebook said a minister, but users will need to obey the same rules as the press.
Promotion of sprinkler systems
Dorset fire authority has recommended that all new schools, care homes and domestic properties are built with sprinkler systems.
Image from WikipediaIn England there is no legislation that requires new buildings to install sprinkler systems.
Pokesdown traders share the love
Pokesdown is branding itself as the vintage quarter of Bournemouth. Local fashion and furniture shops in the area opened from 10am to 4pm for the special Valentine-themed event, which featured attractions including street entertainers, a vintage photo booth and a traditional ice-cream tricycle.
Connecting Dorset
Fast broadband access is a top priority for Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which will be launched in April.
‘Cooperation not integration’ says Poole
The council is not yet persuaded that Health secretary Andrew Lansley's NHS reforms which call for integration between health and adult social care would be “efficient or helpful.”
Drop in students scares letting agents
Local letting centres are dreading a fall in business as Bournemouth University is hit with a 15% drop in 2012 student applications.
Police choir helps Sudan charity
A choral concert featuring the talents of the Dorset Police Male Voice Choir raised almost £1000 for a hospital in South Sudan over the weekend.
