Blandford volunteer gets royal recognition for coronation
NHS responder Juliet Mosney has been recognised as one of the UK’s most committed volunteers. Blandford born and bred, Juliet...
Programme announced for Sturminster Newton Literary Festival
THE experiences of a helicopter test pilot and the story of a Wimbledon tennis ace who escaped the Nazis will...
Talks and events blossoming at The Newt in Somerset
SPRING has sprung and it’s beginning to feel like summer. So what does that mean this historic garden complexes? We...
BEEKEEPING COLUMN: What a buzz in peak swarming season!
It’s peak swarming season for honey bees, as colonies outgrow their existing homes. Don’t panic if you spot a swarm...
Spring Photo Comp Winner!
THE results of our Spring 2023 Photo Competition are in – and we’re sure you’ll agree from our front cover,...
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...
MP COLUMN: Reflections on the coronation
By Simon Hoare, Conservative MP for North Dorset It was an honour to be invited to attend Westminster Abbey for...
POLITICS COLUMN: Three reasons for Labour’s success in local elections
By Alan Cross Alan Cross, on behalf of Dorset Labour At last with the local election results in front of...
Farmers’ confidence lowest since start of the pandemic: NFU survey
FARMER confidence is at its lowest since the start of the pandemic, according to new data from the NFU. The...
FARMING COLUMN: Handsome King a special beast
by Tria Stebbing IT is a year now since our very special ram King was born. His arrival was swift...
