New law comes into force banning employers from pocketing staff tips
From Tuesday, if an employer breaks the law and retains tips, a worker will be able to bring a claim to an employment ...
Candidates for BCP Council by-election announced
The candidates are Richard John Blackwell-Whitehead (Lib Deb), Julie-Anne Houldey (independent), Eyyup Kilinc (Labour) Roger Julian Lawton Mann (Green), Conor Nial O’Luby (independent), Peter Anthony ...
Christmas events in Swanage announced
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner for Swanage with the dates for some of the town’s key events announced. Swanage Railway’s popular Polar Express train ride will return from November 23 and run ...
Poole Sea Cadets propose expansion plans to community
POOLE Sea Cadets proposed expansion plans to more than a hundred members of the community after outgrowing its current headquarters.
Support from Help for Heroes is music to veteran Gary’s ears
A turning point for Gary came when he joined Help for Heroes’ renowned choir (Image: Help for Heroes) “I knew I had to do something, so I phoned a friend I had offended to say sorry. That friend said ...
Residents launch petition against ExxonMobil CO2 pipeline
Building an underground pipeline through the New Forest National Park would involve a construction corridor the width of an eight-lane ...
Hurricane John flooding leaves 15 dead, villages devastated in Mexico
Along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, floodwaters receded on Monday, leaving behind devastated towns and 15 dead, after John struck the coast once as a hurricane and again as a tropical storm last ...
Majority of school staff have seen pupils arriving in dirty uniforms – poll
More than three in five (62%) have seen pupils with dirty uniforms or PE kits, and 60% have noted unwashed hair and unclean teeth, according to the poll carried out by Censuswide in September.
Tax cuts and child supports to dominate Ireland’s pre-election budget
Popular energy credits, a 420 euro ‘baby boost’, and how Ireland will spend Apple billions are to be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Hamleys reveals predicted Christmas toy best-sellers
Other predicted best-sellers include a £29.99 Moana singing doll, who belts out the Disney tune How Far I’ll Go when her necklace is pressed, while the 11in high plush Stitch, from Disney’s Lilo And ...
Wet weather to persist in parts of the UK after rain warnings expire
Wet weather is set to persist across parts of the UK after heavy rain warnings expire. A yellow alert covering eastern England came into force at 8am on Monday and will end at 3am on Tuesday, but rain ...
William to visit Earthshot finalist eco-tyre firm as it announces new Uber deal
The Prince of Wales will hear about developments at ENSO, which was a Clean Our Air finalist for his Earthshot Prize competition in 2023.