Tag Archives: latest news

Van and power tools stolen by masked thieves from Bournemouth water purification site

A tipper van and power tools have been stolen by masked thieves from a water purification site in Bournemouth. The Wimborne Road site in Kinson was burglarized between 8pm and 9.10pm on Sunday March 6. Entry was forced into a storage container and an office building. A number of vehicle …

Read More »

Tees Valley Unlimited trio plan 21 homes at Tall Trees in Yarm

Three property developers who were once key Teesside decision makers are back in the area with a plan to build executive homes on the site of the former Tall Trees Hotel. Bede Homes has announced that it will build 21 five-bedroom executive homes in Beck View, Yarm, which will go …

Read More »

The number of unaccompanied refugee children in Dorset has increased in recent weeks

The number of unaccompanied refugee children cared for by Dorset Council has increased in recent weeks. Currently, 18 children are in the care of the council, 10 of whom have been settled in the county in recent weeks. Dorset Council’s Corporate Parents Council heard the children had been taken into …

Read More »

National gasoline prices set to soar to record high

Australians are urged to fill up now with petrol prices set to soar to $2.20 a litre. CommSec chief economist Craig James said oil prices are expected to soar as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to drive up oil prices. According to the Australian Petroleum Institute, the national …

Read More »

House prices in Dorset: cheapest and most expensive streets in the BH postcode

Streets across Dorset’s BH postcodes were ranked the cheapest and most expensive – with the average house price ranging from £99,000 to over £5million. Home sales company Property Solvers has a new tool that tracks the average price of homes sold from HM Land Registry data to determine the lowest …

Read More »

Online lender sued by DC attorney general to pay nearly $4 million in settlement

A company accused of offering predatory online loans with interest rates up to 42 times the legal limit in DC has agreed to pay DC residents nearly $4 million in a settlement announced by DC Attorney General Karl Racine. A company accused of offering predatory online loans with interest rates …

Read More »

Dorset’s 10 cheapest places to live revealed – with property prices below £180,000

The cheapest places to buy property in Dorset have been revealed. Analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures shows where homes in the county are most affordable, on average. The general trend is for property prices to soar, especially as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered a desire to relocate …

Read More »

The sergeant grabbed the Met officer’s face and kissed her, the misconduct hearing heard

Police met stock image A Metropolitan Police officer has recalled the ‘horrifying’ moment an older male colleague allegedly grabbed her face and kissed her. Sergeant George Panayi, who is part of the Eastern Area Command Unit, is accused of kissing and pinching the female officer’s cheek – without her consent …

Read More »

The five most viewed homes in Dorset on Rightmove in January with two ideal family homes

Rightmove announced its five most viewed properties in Dorset last month, and most are in the millions – but not all. While some people enjoy looking at pictures of their dream home, many of us need to focus on practical options. In Dorset’s January 2022 list of most viewed homes, …

Read More »

Poole Lifesaving Station makes 6,000 calls after two people were rescued in Dorset

Poole’s lifeboat station passed the 6,000 call mark as volunteers helped rescue two people from a Dorset harbour. Poole’s two lifeboats were launched by the UK Coastguard at 11.40pm on Friday February 4 to report that two people were in difficulty in the water at Bournemouth Pier. Poole Coastguard Rescue …

Read More »

Dorset’s seven best kept secrets – which ones did you know?

Dorset is famous for many things – Durdle Door, Jurassic fossils and more – but there is perhaps more that the county is unknown for. Classic books have been written here, secret tunnels have been dug, and famous kings have left landmarks as their legacy. Read on to discover seven …

Read More »

Studland named Dorset’s poshest village – here’s why people will be surprised

A village in part of Dorset, known for its nudist beach and nature reserve, has been rated as one of Britain’s swankiest. In the TelegraphIn the list of Britain’s 54 poshest villages, Studland on the Isle of Purbeck has been selected as Dorset’s poshest village. Not only is the average …

Read More »

France to restrict travel from UK due to Omicron Covid wave

[ad_1] Live Updates: Follow the latest news on Covid-19 Omicron variant France will impose “considerably stricter” travel restrictions on passengers arriving from the UK amid fears of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. The government said British travelers must have a compelling reason for their trip which could not be tourism …

Read More »

The beautiful area which is the most popular place in UK for Londoners buying a second home

After a lackluster 2020, buyers of second homes in London have hit the property market with some ferocity this year, breaking two national records. Data received by MyLondon from the Hamptons reveals that for the first time, the average London second home buyer spent more than half a million pounds …

Read More »

Here East and LLDC’s Good Growth Hub launch Industry Insights program to help young people start a career in the gaming industry

[ad_1] Continuing education news The FE News Channel gives you the latest education news and updates on emerging education strategies and # The future of education and the #AvenirduTravail. Providing reliable and positive continuing education news and perspectives since 2003, we are a digital news channel with a mix of …

Read More »

Yellow warning: Met Office predicts thunderstorms to hit Dorset

[ad_1] A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for parts of Dorset ahead of expected thunderstorms tomorrow. The Met Office has issued the weather warning due to thunderstorms expected to hit eastern Dorset, covering Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and A354. The Met Office imposed the yellow weather warning starting at 6 …

Read More »

“The whole town was buzzing”

[ad_1] Filming for the new Indiana Jones movie may now be over in Borders. © Credits: (c) Neil Renton Harrison Ford is pictured filming outside the Leaderfoot Viaduct with former Harry Potter star Toby Jones. But the Hollywood juggernaut has left a lasting impression on the region. The famous Harrison …

Read More »

Best mobile banking apps 2020

[ad_1] Best mobile banking apps 2020 Mobile banking can give you access to financial services at any time. With the banking apps – or a banking website – on your phone or tablet, you can do many common tasks, including checking your account balance, finding nearby ATMs, and depositing a …

Read More »