Kiwi pilot freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region
Mr Mehrtens sobbed while talking to his family via video and an Indonesian official tried to calm him down by patting his back.
Kenyan president visits Haiti as part of international effort to fight gangs
The UN warned that violence in the country was worsening as gangs expand their control over the Caribbean nation.
Dorset pub in need of 'major improvement' over hygiene
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses ...
Indian-Nepalese The 29029 opens fourth restaurant in Bournemouth
The 29029 – a reference to the height in feet of Mount Everest – has opened its fourth restaurant in Poole Hill, Bournemouth town centre. Owner Amit Malla travelled to India and Nepal where he took ...
BCP Council looking to introduce FOI 'disclosure log'
BCP COUNCIL has said it is “exploring the possibility” of introducing a ‘disclosure page’ for Freedom of Information requests on its website.
Labour conference kicks off as Starmer vows no more austerity
Labour is braced for a clash with unions over its winter fuel payment decision, as it weathers the storms of multiple rows at the heart ...
Thunderstorms and heavy rain to persist, marking end of summer
Thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist across parts of the UK, as summer officially comes to an end. Thunder and lightning, hail and rain struck various parts of the country on Saturday, including ...
‘Out of touch’ Starmer failing to deliver change in Scotland, says Flynn
“Sir Keir Starmer has shown he is completely out of touch with people in Scotland by imposing billions of pounds of austerity cuts on pensioners, low income families and public services, while milking ...
Healthwatch Dorset release new report identifying key issues
One improvement that is recommended was to ensure processes are in place to support people experiencing homelessness in registering with a GP or dentist. It also recommends that t ...
Investigation launched into ‘Jail Starmer’ graffiti at MP’s office
Police have launched an investigation after graffiti saying “Jail Starmer” was daubed on the window of an MP’s office. The Metropolitan Police say the graffiti was daubed on the window on Friday and ...
Unite union boss steps up call for Labour to reverse winter fuel allowance cut
A senior union leader has stepped up her call for the Government to reverse its controversial decision to cut pensioners’ winter fuel allowance. Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, said the ...
Angela Rayner to announce extra protections for renters
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will announce a series of measures to protect renters in her speech at the Labour Party conference. Rayner is expected to commit to “building homes fit for the ...