People will be able to get their first close-up view of Poole’s new Twin Sails Bridge on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February 2012. The Mayor of Poole’s Community Weekend will give people a chance to walk across the Twin Sails Bridge in a traffic-free environment before its official opening in March. On Saturday 25 February, The...
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Community Celebrates Poole’s new Twin Sails Bridge
Treatment hope for cancer patients
Scientists are working on more effective treatments for pancreatic cancer after initial research showed that combining two drugs can destroy cells which act in conjunction with tumours. The Cancer Research UK-funded trial involving mice found that combining gemcitabine – a chemotherapy medication – and experimental drug MRK003 multiplied the effect of each, ultimately killing cells. The...
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Calling all centenarians! Successful ageing study
If you are aged over 100, University College London (UCL) want to hear from you! By taking part in a study, you could help UCL’s researchers unlock the mysteries behind successful ageing. The ageing of Britain’s population is becoming an increasingly important issue. Some people age happily, and very successfully leading active lives over 100 years;...
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Older people ‘safer on roads’ says IAM
Contrary to popular belief older drivers are safer on the roads than their more youthful counterparts, figures have suggested. Disproving the tired stereotype that older drivers can be a liability, figures obtained by the IAM from the DVLA reveal the rate of deaths and serious injuries in crashes among drivers over 80 is three...
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WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE PURBECK ROADS SAFER
Police in Purbeck, together with road safety partners, carried out a road safety operation as part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of road casualties in Dorset. Wareham officers worked together with the ‘no excuse’ team and Dorset Road Safe on Monday, 20 February 2012 – in a bid to raise the profile...
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Wind farm plans to go on display
The wind farm would be located 8.2 miles (13.2km) off Peveril Point Residents in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight are being given the chance to see plans for a major offshore wind farm. The company behind the 76 sq-mile (200-sq-km) project is holding public exhibitions over the next 18 months....
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CCTV APPEAL AFTER ASSAULT IN POOLE
The incident, in which a 39-year-old man was assaulted by a group on a bus near Waitrose along Ashley Road, happened at around 6pm on Christmas Eve, Saturday 24 December 2011. The offence took place when the group attempted to disembark from the bus. The bus had been travelling from Bournemouth to Poole. ...
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Weymouth and Portland Sailing Village gets closer to welcoming athletes and officials
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) have taken temporary ownership of the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Village for the summer as it gets ready to house the competitors and team officials taking part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Sailing events. The Osprey Quay development which will contain 84 residential units will host 700...
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PUBLIC WARNED NOT TO FALL VICTIM TO CREDIT CARD SCAMS
Police are encouraging the public to be on their guard against credit card scams, after two recent offences targeted older members of the community in Bournemouth. The two offences, which both took place over the past month, start with the victims receiving a telephone call from someone claiming to be from their bank. In...
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Litter pick at Christchurch Quay
As part of the Litter Free Coast & Sea Campaign, Christchurch Council will be holding a litter pick at Christchurch Quay on Sunday 26 February. Anyone who would like to help keep the area free from litter should meet at the bandstand on the Quay at 10.30am. All equipment will be provided...
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