Pensioners urged to have free flu jabs
Pensioners and people with medical conditions are being encouraged to get a free seasonal flu vaccination.
GPs across Dorset and the local NHS have joined forces to stress the importance of getting the vaccinations. Everyone eligible for a free jab has received a letter or a phone call from their GP or practitioner to be informed about a free flu vaccination day.
Olympic trade not plain sailing for Poole
Poole restauranteurs have reservations about the impact of the Olympic Games, Ilker Kocas discovers.
Anxiety disorders on the rise
Ian McCreery takes an in-depth look at mental health issues, and the availability and importance of seeking help and support.
Local gardens still pushing up daisies
Marc Perry studies the effects of an unseasonal autumn on Bournemouth's parks an their employees, and answers the question; where do all the leaves go?
Southbourne businesses band together
Businesses in a Bournemouth suburb have used government funding to revive the Southbourne-on-sea Business Association to weather what economists say could be a double dip recession.
The Southbourne-on-sea Business Association was started last year by coordinator Heather Martyn to help encourage growth and investment in the area, and has so far produced only positive results.
Purbeck teachers face job cuts deadline
Teachers in Purbeck will find out in December if they still have jobs.
The decision to close four middle schools last summer was made by Dorset County Council. Due to the decline in the number of pupils in the area, the council decided to change the schooling system.
Bournemouth students throw themselves into Ultimate Frisbee
Bournemouth’s Ultimate Frisbee team travelled to Southampton this weekend to offer those curious about the sport a chance to compete against rival teams.
The club, named The Bournemouth Ultimatum, have recently taken on new members so they took them to a two day tournament, which is tailor made for beginner players.
Residents express alarm over pier closure
Bournemouth residents express concern at plans to replace the Pier theatre with an indoor adventure centre.
Christine Barr, 56, a frequent visitor to Bournemouth for the past 30 years has recently moved to the area and believes it will be a huge loss to the seaside experience for tourists as well as locals.
Boscombe church gives free English lessons to Immigrants
A church is Boscombe is taking steps to help the area's immigrant community to better integrate into daily life.
Boscombe Baptist church on Palmerston road is offering free English lessons to anyone who wants to improve their grasp of the language.
