Bournemouth’s first cat café opens
Bournemouth’s first ever cat café is officially open for business. Pause, on Old Christchurch Road, opened its doors…
“Room for improvement” in Dorset cycling infrastructure
There is “definitely room for improvement” in Dorset’s cycling infrastructure, says a local campaigner. Angela Pooley, secretary for…
Bournemouth bin collection times to change
Bins in Bournemouth will soon be collected on alternate weeks, the council has announced. It means that the…
Dorset schools “not doing enough” to prevent bullying
Not all Dorset schools are doing enough to prevent the problem of bullying, it has been found. A…
Bournemouth to become global climate change leader
Bournemouth aims to become an internationally recognised leader on climate change, according to the local council. A new…
Dorset Police launch Cyber Security Challenge
Dorset Police have launched a Cyber Security Challenge to coincide with yesterday’s global Safer Internet Day. The challenge aims…
Boscombe traders struggle due to scaffolding
Traders in the Boscombe Royal Arcade warn that scaffolding is putting off potential customers – costing them their business…
Foster care leavers need more support from Dorset councils
Young people leaving foster care are not receiving adequate support from Dorset councils, says a local fostering agency.…
Dorset mental health services for children “hugely lacking”
Dorset children are “suffering terribly” from a lack of mental health services, according to local charity leaders. Mental…