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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Weymouth Relief Road speed limit to reduce to 30mph
The Weymouth Relief Road will have its speed limit reduced to 30mph for two days. The change on the main route between Weymouth and Dorchester will come into effect on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, ...
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.
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 ...
EU must work ‘in measured fashion’ in face of tariffs – Irish deputy premier
Ireland’s deputy premier is to appeal for “calm” and “measured” EU co-operation ahead of a major tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump expected on Wednesday. Tanaiste Simon Harris is due to ...
MPs debate impact of Labour's proposed welfare cut
An MP has criticised the welfare cuts proposed in the Labour government's Spring Statement, arguing that the changes will hit the most ...