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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Purbeck News
Treatment hope for cancer patients
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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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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DON’T BECOME A VICTIM OF CAR CRIME THIS SPRING
Dorset Police is offering the public crime prevention advice to reduce car crime this spring. Last spring, during the months of March, April and May, thefts from vehicles rose by 14.28% (105 offences) inDorset. To help ensure there is not another increase this year, Dorset Police is offering practical crime prevention advice. ...
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A new place to discover Purbeck
Purbeck District Council and Dorset County Council are joining forces to bring a new combined library and tourism facility to Wareham, saving money and offering improved tourism services. The Tourist Information Centre is moving across the road from Holy Trinity Church to Wareham Library. The new service is set to open on Thursday...
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The Adventures of Andy Kershaw – at the Tivoli Wimborne on 5th March 2012
The Adventures of Andy Kershaw: An Evening With The Legendary Broadcaster and Foreign Correspondent “Andy Kershaw’s ‘No Off Switch’ is sensational. An amazing read. An amazing man.” – Stephen Fry. Andy Kershaw, one of the UK’s most decorated broadcasters, will be appearing in conversation about his life and widely acclaimed autobiography ‘No Off Switch’ at venues...
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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSE DATES UNVEILED
This year’s BikeSafe course dates have been revealed, with courses being run across the county to help make motorcyclists even safer on the road. The BikeSafe course is available to anyone who rides a bike with an engine size of at least 250cc and riders are encouraged to book their place soon as...
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