Marking 35 years of upward mobility
A former aircraft engineer and draughtsman who designed a ‘one-off’ adapted car for a disabled neighbour has seen his…
Group offering free doorstep panto
A theatre company is offering to bring panto to your doorstep for free in Somerset. The Tale of the…
Stage is set for a bright future for remarkable communitiy initiative
When Julian Fellowes, the actor, director and Academy award-winning screenwriter, officially opened The Exchange in Sturminster Newton in 2007,…
This tough year has shown us all at our best
May I begin by wishing all my North Dorset constituents as happy, peaceful and safe a Christmas as possible…
We don’t need more incinerators here
This week, I chaired a round-table discussion hosted by the UK Without Incinerators Network (UKWIN). UKWIN is a not-for-profit…
Policing private remarks would be worse than hate speech
Amid the economic storms, uncertainties and social restrictions around the covid pandemic, you’d have been forgiven for failing to…
Why French trains run on the left
A few years ago, we celebrated Christmas with a delightful family holiday in Nice. We walked everywhere, or took…
Set boundaries if working from home
Is ‘Working From Home’ the new, permanent normal? Here’s how to get it right. While we are used to working…
North Dorset Railway apply to extend
North Dorset Railway (NDR) based at Shillingstone near Blandford Forum has taken the next step in its development by…
Yoghurts from Stalbridge dairy firm officially taste great!
Dorset Strained Yoghurt from The Dorset Dairy Co in Stalbridge has won the highest accolade in the Great Taste…