The Bournemouth One News Centre

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• Funding open for Dorset community projects

  Community groups across Dorset are being invited to apply for funding to help tackle anti social behaviour. The grants are available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Operation Relentless Community Fund. The programme supports projects that engage young people, strengthen communities and protect vulnerable people. Previous funding has supported activities such as sport programmes, community outreach and support for people leaving prison. Organisations are now being encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding.

• Man arrested after Poole custody escape

  A man who reportedly escaped from custody in Poole has now been arrested. Police say the thirty two year old was located at an address in Bournemouth after several days of enquiries. He had been reported missing after leaving a prisoner transport vehicle last week. Officers have thanked members of the public for sharing appeals and providing information. The man has been arrested on suspicion of remaining unlawfully at large.

• NHS urges Dorset residents to plan ahead

  Health leaders in Dorset are preparing for planned industrial action by resident doctors starting today. The action will run until the morning of Monday thirteenth April. Other NHS staff will continue working to keep as many services running safely as possible. Residents are being asked to use services wisely and to use NHS one one one online for non urgent advice. Emergency services should only be contacted by calling nine nine nine in life threatening situations.

• Laceys Solicitors appoints two new partners

  Laceys Solicitors has appointed Charlotte Dollimore and Geraldine White as new partners. The firm says the promotion reflects their expertise, dedication and contribution to the business. Charlotte works in commercial property, supporting business owners and developers, while Geraldine brings more than twenty years of experience in employment law and dispute resolution. Both say they are looking forward to their next chapter in the new roles.

• Meeting held to protect Upton Heath site

  A meeting has been held to help protect Upton Heath from possible excavation. Liberal Democrat MP Vikki Slade brought together councils and the Dorset Wildlife Trust after part of the site was put up for auction later this month. The heath is a protected site and home to rare wildlife, including all six native reptile species. Options are now being explored to secure funding or add protections to keep the land accessible.