On your marques, get set, gone!
There is a great selection of more than 50 classic and vintage cars going under the Charterhouse gavel in…
Time to embrace change on our high streets?
When people talk about today’s town centres, it is rarely positive. They bemoan empty units, high rents, complain about…
The tories have driven up house prices
‘Nothing reeks more of decline than a country that no longer knows how to build things’ said Keir Starmer…
How will landlords be affected by Renters’ Bill?
The content of the Renters’ (Reform) Bill has been published. The detail revealed is causing great concern to me and…
Crowning glory for a champion volunteer
by Lorraine Gibson With this week being Volunteers Week, it’s a good time to thank those who, often unsung and…
A short marriage but enduring legacy
by Lorraine Gibson Sunny June, with its profusion of roses, is the traditional month for weddings, so how better to…
Foundation awards at upper school
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was delighted to have the opportunity to meet the award winners at…
Fond farewell for a lollipop lady
A huge show of respect was shown for Jean Witt, the long-standing lollipop lady at Merley First School. As her…
Five Dorset towns and villages could see new 20mph speed limits
A TOTAL of five towns and villages in Dorset could soon see 20mph speed limits introduced. A new panel at…
Appeal after crash on A338 near Ashley Heath roundabout
POLICE are appealing for information after a crash that caused delays on the A338 last week. The incident happened at…