Village repair café helping people save money – and cut items going to landfill
FROM food mixers to fridges, computers to coffee makers, a Dorset repair café is helping people save money and…
Dorset youngsters praised for internet safety film at national awards
A DORSET school has been recognised at a prestigious national filmmaking competition. Milton Abbey, in Blandford Forum, secured third place…
Dorset spot among top 20 UK views, according to new survey
A DORSET vista has been named among the UK’s most iconic views. Mobile phone giant Samsung has revealed the country’s…
Tech to track public toilet and library use in Dorset
ANYONE that uses public toilets in Dorset will soon have their toilet breaks tracked by the council. Sensors are being…
Dorset NHS venues handed Great British Energy cash for solar panels
ENERGY bills at NHS properties across Dorset could drop by around £200,000 a year thanks to new solar panels. Healthcare…
Study shows EVs are more reliable – and run for longer – than traditional cars and vans
THE lifespan of an electric cars and vans is an oft-cited reason for not owning one. However, a new study…
Plans to make Dorset net zero by 2045 to be discussed at meeting next week
ELECTRIC vehicles, solar power on buildings and land, as well as retrofitting buildings are at the heart of plans…
Broadband rollout in Wincanton set to be finished next month, says Gigaclear
MORE than 2,500 Wincanton households and businesses will soon be able to access super-fast broadband. Engineers from Gigaclear are due…
More than 4,500 Blandford homes and businesses set for superfast broadband
WORK to provide superfast broadband to Blandford Forum is set to be finished this month. More than 4,500 residents and…
New map lists repair cafes and groups in Somerset
TO celebrate International Repair Day today (October 19) a new map has been unveiled detailing where people can find…
