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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West Dorset 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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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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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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Cavaleri Quartet to perform thrilling concerts at two Dorset arts venues
The Cavaleri Quartet, a dynamic group of classical string musicians, with extensive appearances at top London venues such as the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the Southbank, is set to mesmerise Concerts in the West’s March audiences at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis (Thursday 8 March) and at Bridport Arts Centre...
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Can’t take the heat – get out of the kitchen – and call 999 (16/02/12)
At approximately 11.20am yesterday Thursday 16th February, fire crews from Ferndown and Springbourne were called a kitchen fire in a flat Horsham Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth. Fire crews extinguished a fire in a chip pan using two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet. One male was checked over at the scene by...
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Eight and a half Years Imprisonment for Commercial Importation of Class A and Class C controlled drugs
David Iain SHIELDS aged 31 years old of Kirkilton Avenue, Weymouth and Emma Louise PRING aged 24 years old of Canberra Crescent, Littlemore, Weymouth, appeared before the Guernsey Royal Court on Wednesday 15th February 2012 where they both pleaded guilty to importing the class A controlled drug diamorphine (commonly known as Heroin) into Guernsey....
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DFRS help more youngsters achieve their potential
Last week, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service saw eight young people pass out after another successful SPARC (Safer People And Responsible Communities) course. The course, which was based at Dorchester fire station, allowed the students to learn basic firefighting skills, first aid and participate in team building activities. The students are referred to...
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