Step-tember challenge sees Shaftesbury man go the extra mile (and then some) for Salisbury Hospital
33,333 STEPS – that’s what one man will be running and walking each day this month as he looks…
Kayakers to travel 61 miles from Gillingham to Christchurch in first of its kind charity adventure
TWO kayakers will attempt to paddle down the whole navigable length of the Dorset River Stour at the end…
New secure dog walking field could be coming to Gillingham
DOG owners in Gillingham could make use of a new secure dog walking field in the future after plans…
New orthopaedic unit opens at Dorset County Hospital
A NEW ward for people having surgery has opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The Ridgeway Elective Orthopaedic Unit, complete…
Yeovil nurse Pat retires after 51 years of helping others
“I ALWAYS wanted to be a nurse.” Those were the words of inspirational Pat Wilcox, who has retired from her…
Dorset Young Farmers make DCH donation as thank you for member’s care
DORSET Young Farmers rallied round after a member was diagnosed with breast cancer – raising money for the hospital…
E-bike scheme is coming to Dorchester
A NEW electric bike scheme is being rolled out in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth later this summer.
Stalwart Linda stands down after 47 years at Yeovil Hospital
LONG-serving Yeovil Hospital staff member – Linda Hann – has retired after helping patients and staff for more than…
£45,000 grant for sensory garden at Dorset County Hospital
A GRANT of more than £45,000 will see a sensory courtyard garden created at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The hospital,…
Health minister drops in to Shaftesbury and Dorchester hospitals
HEALTH secretary Victoria Atkins (Con, Louth and Horncastle) was in Dorset hospitals last week. The minister met patents and staff…
