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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries in Sarisbury as car fails to stop
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with "serious, potentially life-changing" injuries to his pelvis following a collision with a car that failed to police were called to the incident on Montefiore Drive in Sarisbury Green shortly after 03:00 BST on Thursday. The force said it was trying to locate a dark-coloured car and that no arrests had yet been said the pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, had been taken to Southampton General Hospital and was in a "stable" condition. A road closure was in place throughout the morning to allow inquiries to be said they believed there might have been two people "acting suspiciously in the area" trying car door handles shortly before the who are carrying out house-to-house inquiries said they were "particularly keen" to hear from anyone who may have doorbell or dashcam force appealed for anyone who might have seen the car or "two people acting suspiciously" to get in touch. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 3, seriously injured by car towing caravan
A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car towing a caravan on a field. Dorset Police said the crash, involving a white Seat Leon towing a caravan, happened on Milldown Road by Blandford Leisure Centre, shortly after 16:30 BST on Thursday. The boy was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. His family has been informed. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Sgt Mike Burt, of the force's serious collision investigation team, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the young boy who was seriously injured and their family at this time. "We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam, or other footage, to please get in touch if you have not already contacted police." Officers remain in the area near The Blandford School and Blandford Leisure Centre. Sally Wilson, head teacher at the school, said all students would need to enter the school via the Milldown entrance. She said lessons and exams at the secondary school would continue as normal. The school advised parents to keep an eye on its website and social media feeds for further updates and procedures for the end of the day. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Dorset Police
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 3, seriously injured by car towing caravan
A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car towing a caravan on a field. Dorset Police said the crash, involving a white Seat Leon towing a caravan, happened on Milldown Road by Blandford Leisure Centre, shortly after 16:30 BST on Thursday. The boy was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. His family has been informed. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Sgt Mike Burt, of the force's serious collision investigation team, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the young boy who was seriously injured and their family at this time. "We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam, or other footage, to please get in touch if you have not already contacted police." Officers remain in the area near The Blandford School and Blandford Leisure Centre. Sally Wilson, head teacher at the school, said all students would need to enter the school via the Milldown entrance. She said lessons and exams at the secondary school would continue as normal. The school advised parents to keep an eye on its website and social media feeds for further updates and procedures for the end of the day. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Dorset Police
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
HIV-positive man welcomes Berkshire hospital A&E blood testing
A man living with HIV believes a new initiative to test people for the virus when they visit A&E will help save aged 16 and over who receive blood tests while at Royal Berkshire Hospital's (RBH) emergency department will also be checked for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis hospital in Reading is in a "high-prevalence" area for the blood-borne viruses, and has become one of 47 across the country running the opt-out from Maidenhead, said because he was diagnosed early, effective medication meant the virus was now undetectable and not transmittable. 'I thought my life was over' Speaking about his HIV-positive status publicly for the first time, Allan wants to challenge the stigma around it."I can understand some of the ignorance, because I myself was ignorant until I got it and I learned a little bit more about it", he said."Initially it affected me a lot because I isolated and I thought my life was over."But now he said the virus has minimal impact on his life, and only crosses his mind when he takes his said: "It's the people that don't know they've got HIV that are the ones that pass it around, unknowingly."Once you know then you can do something about it. Why would you not want to know?" The scheme has also been expanded to other hospitals across the south, including Southampton General Hospital, Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, and Queen Alexandra Hospital in can opt-out of the additional checks by telling a member of A&E RBH consultant physician Dr Alan Tang hopes most will realise the benefits of having their HIV status checked for free and confidentially."I think people are not diagnosed partly because they think they are low risk or have no risk at all," he said."So we looking at people who have no idea they could have been HIV infected, and therefore they could pass it on and become sick." Rise in heterosexual referrals The most recent NHS data, from 2023, showed a 15% rise in HIV cases across England, up from 2,451 to 2, Macadam, CEO of Thames Valley Positive Support, expects the A&E testing will lead to an increase in demand for the Slough-based HIV charity."We're aware that more people will be diagnosed with HIV and therefore more people will need our support," she said."The highest rise in new referrals for us, is heterosexual people - that's the biggest group that we see coming through our doors in need of support having been diagnosed." Consultant microbiologist at RBH, Dr George Jacob, said even though HIV was not curable, it was very treatable with early detection and diagnosis."With HIV and hepatitis B, there's very good anti-viral treatment available that can suppress the disease, enable patients with the infection to live long, productive lives, with very limited complications," he government said it wants to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bluestar celebrates launch of new Southampton bus service
A new bus service is now connecting key "underserved" locations within Southampton. Bluestar representatives, MPs and councillors launched the new 19a service with an event yesterday, with the route now operating seven days a week. The 19a links Winchester Road, Hill Lane, Southampton General Hospital, and the city centre. The service provides cross-city links to King Edward School and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College. READ MORE: Bluestar announces new Southampton city centre bus service MP for Southampton Test, Satvir Kaur, said: "From speaking to individuals and families on the doorstep, I know that a bus service that's not accessible or close to where you live can be challenging, especially for older people and young families. "It's fantastic to see this service now up and running." Southampton Itchen MP, Darren Paffey, said: "This new service will be welcomed by my constituents along Hill Lane and nearby roads that have been underserved by local bus services."
