The Local Government Association (LGA) has praised councils for continued efforts to combat health inequalities.

Dan Chapman has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a disorder where the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells.

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A new summer camp for children is being launched. Lighthouse Pool 'Wild Art Wonders,' a week-long event for children aged 7 to 12. The event will run from Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 in the ...

A MAJOR new poll shows the Liberal Democrats are the most popular political party across north and west Dorset ...

The Gryphon School in Sherborne has been won an award highlighting its growing commitment to physical health, mental wellbeing, and inclusive opportunities for all students and staff.

At least 38 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in Israeli air strikes, hospital officials said, as Israel’s military said ...

Lyme Regis AFC Sausage & Cider Festival kickstarted summer with a full day of music, food, drink and activities ...

Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action runs from Monday, June 23 to Sunday, June 29, and is being celebrated in Dorset by highlighting the vital work carried out by police officers, police community ...

Specialist teachers in disadvantaged communities will be offered £4,500 as part of Government plans to attract staff to nurseries. Officials have also said that Ofsted will inspect all new early years ...

A Government-backed fund is pledging more than £28 million for a carbon capture project. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said that workers in “Britain’s manufacturing heartlands” will benefit from ...