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A WOMAN has described the moment she had to jump into a swimming pool to rescue her son who she feared would was drowning whilst a swimming…

LEISURE centres in Dorset are joining forces with a campaign that aims to keep one million pairs of running shoes out of landfill.

THREE leisure centres in Poole are set to offer free membership to people living with Parkinson’s to “make a real difference to people’s…

RISING sports stars from across Dorset are being urged to apply for a sponsorship scheme which will provide free access to sports facilities and…

RISING sports stars from across Dorset are being urged to apply for a sponsorship scheme which will provide free access to sports facilities and…

A MAN is taking on a mammoth challenge, as he looks to complete his fifth world record of the month.

Rob Slocombe, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “We are delighted to be able to safely resume group exercise classes in our centres. “Aside from the obvious physical benefits, this will be a huge boost for mental health and wellbeing in Poole and comes at an apt time following the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. “Many of our customers thrive on the social element of exercise, not just for motivational reasons but also because they enjoy seeing friendly faces in a fam...

"WE CANT wait to finally reopen." Thats the message from Dorset business owners as they prepare to welcome back customers from May 17. On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country could take the third step on the roadmap out of lockdown which will see indoor hospitality reopen, including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, cinemas, theatres and museums, and means that friends and family can hug and mix indoors. Dorset businesses, some of which have been closed since the country was ...

Pubs, bars and restaurants have been closed while the nation sat in lockdown as coronavirus cases surged. However, with cases now relatively low, hospitality businesses can be reopen outdoors, with no curfew or substantial meal rules in place. And business bosses said there was a “buzz” around the place. Mark Cribb, founder of Urban Guild which runs Urban Reef, Urban Beach and Urban Garden, said: “All three will open, Garden in the town centre has got really large terraces. “...