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07/08/2025

🛜 Smart sensors are being introduced in libraries in Dorset and in the future in public toilets, although Dorset Council says they won’t compromise privacy.

These small, discreet sensors are part of the “Internet of Things”, a growing network of everyday objects that can send useful data to help improve how services are delivered. In simple terms, this means items like doors, desks, or counters can now provide anonymous information about how and when they’re used.

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07/08/2025

🔒 Campaign launched to target New Forest thefts

The New Forest welcomes visitors, however, Hampshire Police are urging people to take care of their possessions as they launch a campaign targeting theft.

This August, posters, leaflets, digital advertising, petrol pump advertising and social media will all be used to spread the message ‘Love it. Lock it’ to bike owners and ‘Take your items with you’ to drivers when they are parking up and visiting the New Forest.

Officers will be focusing their attention by directly engaging with the public around the New Forest with a particular focus on car parks and campsites to highlight this issue to them and to offer tips and resources so they can better protect their possessions from thieves.

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https://dorsetview.co.uk/campaign-launched-to-target-new-forest-thefts/

07/08/2025

🚗 Road safety measures proposed for Ringwood

Roads in Ringwood could be made safer as the town council look into introducing a Speed Watch scheme in the Christchurch Road and Kingston areas.

A resident voiced concerns about speeding at a recent meeting of Ringwood Town Council’s planning, town and environment committee, Cllr Rae Frederick said she had been approached by another Kingston resident and was in liaison with Ringwood Police about the use of a speed gun in Christchurch Road and this location. She said there are Speed Watch teams in Poulner and Hightown, but there had been no volunteers to run the scheme in this area. It was thought there may now be willing volunteers, and she would help set this up.

Members questioned whether Hampshire Highways might reconsider the 50mph speed limit in view of the large development proposed at Moortown and the likelihood that the number of vehicular movements will increase, but this was thought unlikely at this stage.

It was resolved at the meeting that Cllr Frederick would liaise with residents and Ringwood Police to consider forming a Speed Watch scheme in Christchurch Road and Kingston.

04/08/2025

🏏 After a historic victory for the Lionesses in the UEFA Women’s Euros, there is a new wave of excitement around women and girls in sport all over the country, and Dorset is no exception.

Dorset Cricket hosted a showcase event on Thursday 31 July to celebrate the power, pride, and progress in women’s sport and inspire young girls to get involved.

Throughout the day, there were cricket skills zones and challenges for young people to take part in, elite coaching workshops with Southern Brave players, panel talks and a marquee networking lunch.

Unfortunately, the scheduled T20 match between Hampshire and Dorset Women’s teams was interrupted by spells of wet weather, however this did not dampen the overall buzz of the day.

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https://dorsetview.co.uk/cricket-showcase-in-wimborne-celebrates-women-in-sport/

04/08/2025

👮 Two women were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the A350 Blandford Road near to the Golden Fox pub in Sturminster Marshall on Thursday 31 July.

The collision at around 4.30pm on Thursday 31 July involved a black Audi Q3 and a grey Ford Fiesta.

The driver of the Audi – a woman in her 70s from the Poole area – and the female driver of the Ford, in her 20s from Poole, were both taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

Road closures were put in place to allow emergency services to safely treat the injured people. The road reopened at around 7.45pm.

Police Constable Dan Yates, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and are seeking anyone with relevant dashcam footage to please get in touch.

“I am also keen to speak to any motorists who saw the incident or the manner of driving of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it.

“I would like to thank the public for their patience while the road closure was in place as this allowed us to carry out a detailed scene examination to assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police quoting occurrence number 55250112775.

04/08/2025

👮 “A burglary is a very intrusive incident that can really have a long-lasting impact on victims after their personal space has been entered.

“We are determined to identify burglars such as Khazanchi and hold them to account for their offending.” Detective Sergeant David Went, of the Neighbourhood Crime Team.

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04/08/2025

👮 Dorset Police are appealing for information following a collision involving a grey Nissan Qashqai and pedestrian in Constitution Hill Road, near to the junction with Jellicoe Close on Friday 1 August.

The collision was reported at 9.51pm and emergency services attended.

The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

Police Constable Dan Yates, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are conducting enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

“I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or any motorists who were in the area and may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250113630. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

01/08/2025

🚘 Misbehaving drivers will face much steeper parking fines in Bournemouth this month, as the council trials a new set of tough measures to tackle irresponsible and dangerous parking.

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01/08/2025

🏥 The space, designed with tranquillity and accessibility in mind, will enable patients to be wheeled into the garden in their beds so they can feel the sun on their skin or a gentle breeze while remaining connected to treatment. There will also be strategically placed power sockets, artwork, greenery and other meaningful details.

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01/08/2025

🎓 “Completing a degree in the arts is never a passive journey; it demands courage, critical thinking, resilience and vision. Our graduates have created, questioned, and reimagined the world as only artists, designers, performers, architects, creatives, filmmakers, animators, writers and makers can.

“The creative industries are a huge success story for the UK economy. Arts, Design and Culture contributes around £124bn to the UK economy annually. These industries are so important to so many: festivals, theatre, cinema, music, galleries, innovation, technology, health and wellbeing. The interface between creativity, science and technology is becoming more and more apparent, and social prescribing is recognising the arts as key to human health.” Lisa Mann, AUB Academy’s Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer.

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https://dorsetview.co.uk/arts-university-bournemouth-celebrates-graduation-success/

01/08/2025

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Hi-de-Hi!

All Saints’ Dramatic Society, Bournemouth Life Centre, Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August.

✍️ Luke Graham

The classic TV sitcom ‘Hi-de-Hi’ was brought back to life by the cast of All Saints’ Dramatic Society on Thursday 31 July.

This original BBC comedy aired from 1980 to 1988 and was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft (the co-writers of other classics including ‘Dad’s Army’ and ‘It Ain’t Half Hot Mum’).

Set during the heyday of the traditional British holiday period in the 1950s, ‘Hi-de-Hi!’ follows the entertainers and staff of the fictional Maplins holiday camp in Essex. The myriad cast of characters include scheming host Ted Bovis, pretentious dance tutors Barry and Yvonne, snobbish Gladys Pugh, and bitter children’s entertainer William Partridge, all led by the inept but well-meaning Jeffrey Fairbrother.

The cast performed admirably, and one of the standouts was Sue Josey as chalet maid Peggy, famously played by Su Pollard in the original show. Josey demonstrated great comic timing and physicality to the role.

Dean Smith did well as the uptight manager Jeffrey Fairbrother and did a great job playing a drunk towards the end of the first act.

The stage production was also very well done. Real detail and effort had gone into the making of the elaborate set, as well as the cast’s costumes.

‘Hi-de-Hi!’ is All Saints’ Dramatic Society first production in their new home of the Bournemouth Life Centre, a former art deco cinema turned bingo hall and now a community hub. It was my first time visiting this impressive venue. This was also the debut show of director Georgie Drake, who did an excellent job managing this large and varied cast.

Tickets to the show are still available for performances this evening and Saturday night. Book via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/asds.

01/08/2025

📮 A Poole care home is encouraging the community to send birthday cards to a resident celebrating her 100th birthday.

Kathleen, who lives at Care South's Elizabeth House, on Dolbery Road, will mark this milestone birthday with a party with friends and some special guests at the care home on Saturday 30 August.

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