House restoration with view to future
Work to bring an ‘abandoned, dilapidated’ Blandford house that had sat empty back into use for people to plan…
Fire crew and Police visits thrill pupils
Visits from Dorset Police and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service left a lasting impression on the primary students at…
Cycle ride sows seeds for greenhouse
People in Dorset recovering from brain injuries are benefiting from a new greenhouse, plus gym equipment, thanks to the…
Expert advice on dealing with teenagers
Advice for dealing with the challenges and pressures of raising a teenager will be on offer at a special…
Children now ready to hit the high road
Children at a Colehill school will be hitting the road thanks to a generous charity donation. Children’s charity Variety has…
‘Good’ show from primary school
A Blandford school remains a ‘good’ one after a visit from Ofsted inspectors. In January, Ofsted were at the Archbishop…
Batterham pottery auction doubles estimate
The collection of one of Dorset’s best-loved potters has doubled expectations at auction to sell for just under £120,000. The…
Demand high for delight of jewellery
There is a great selection of jewellery, silver and watches in the Charterhouse two day May auction including an…
Government must put people before profit
In recent months we have all seen terrifying increases in our energy bills and heard reports of households taking…
How can Sunak possibly understand poverty?
As I thought about this week’s piece I first thought I needed to complete the story started last time…