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Cooking with Martha Legg – Summer Salmon Tart

At school, as I have said before, we had home economics classes. One of them, was teaching us how to…

Amazing automobilia available at auction

A brace of vintage petrol pump globes are estimated to sell for thousands of pounds in the Charterhouse specialist…

It makes sense to invest in mental health

Most people agree that the NHS is in crisis. Lines of ambulances outside A&E, and delays in accessing GP…

Our five missions for a better Britain

It’s great to see Keir Starmer’s five missions for a better Britain. They set out not just what Labour’s priorities…

Public faith in NHS lowest in 20 years

It was a privilege to take part in the four-hour debate on the hot topic of the future of…

Fireworks display organiser fined

A fireworks display that went wrong, destroying a pick-up truck in a dramatic explosion, has resulted in fines and…

Win on Waste celebrates anniversary

Recycling charity Win on Waste is marking its 10th anniversary with an ambitious fundraising target for the year. The charity…

Sienna’s purple patch

by Lorraine Gibson. Sienna Hutchings is a very special little girl. So special, that she has the power to turn…

The write stuff proves big benefit for home residents

The ‘beauty and value’ of handwritten messages has begun bringing joy to residents of two Dorset dementia care homes. It…

Town love story wins hearts of retail judges

by Lorraine Gibson. Forget the Oscars… a sweet film about a young couple who fall in love after an accidental…