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.
Residents query supermarket plan
Applications for three more large supermarkets has been submitted to Christchurch Council this year. Karen Yun speaks to local residents to find out their views on the proposals.
Editor’s pick
Ashley Crowson takes you through today's top stories: from civil unrest in the Middle East, Greece and Tibet to a game launch on Facebook, a timeline of Whitney Houston's life, and an interactive interview with the band, The Correspondents.
Dorset gets in touch with its roots
The Dorset Family History Society is offering research advice at Poole Central Library from today until Thursday and at Hamworthy Library on Wednesday and Friday. The programme is part of the Poole's Local and Family History Week that begins today. Prasanth Aby Thomas went down there to see how Dorset was getting in touch with its roots.
