Violent clashes across Syria
There have been violent clashes between government troops and rebel forces across Syria.
The heaviest fighting has been taking place in the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus. Government soldiers have set up checkpoints along the roads to towns including Harasta, Douma and Sakba – all within 15 km of the Capital. Convoys of tanks have been seen advancing towards rebel held areas, and intermittent gunfire can be heard.
Bournemouth Council seeks social services feedback
Bournemouth County Council is asking people receiving adult social care in the local area to give feedback on their service.
Charity hosts fundraising breakfast
A charity in Bournemouth that works to help people affected by social isolation is holding a fundraising breakfast this Saturday.
Faithworks Wessex is a local group that works with people at risk of becoming isolated from society, including the homeless, the elderly, the bereaved, or those caring for someone.
Bournemouth church runs age awareness day
Talks take place at a local church in Charminster to raise awareness on issues relating to old age.
Police release tanker crash name
Police have released the name of the man charged with a string of offences after a lorry crashed into a house in Wool last Friday.
Hugh Billington, 51, of Yeovil, is appearing at Weymouth Magistrates Court this morning charged with arson with intent to endanger life, arson reckless as to whether life endangered, assault by beating, dangerous driving, theft and breach of bail.
Fire in Briantspuddle
A heath fire has broken out in Briantspuddle, eight miles east of Dorchester. 35 Firefighters, four fire engines,…
Landlords support Boscombe housing plans
The National Landlords Association has said it will cooperate fully with the Council in its plans to improve standards of housing in Boscombe.
Earlier this month, the council called on local landlords to help them improve standards in the area, after an assessment found that it is one of the most deprived parts of Bournemouth.
They have said they want local landlords to help them identify properties that need improving. They also said they want to help tenants by providing them with guidance and advice if they think their property is not up to scratch.
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.