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…
Internet company making the right connections and bucking the trend
Wessex Internet, an independent broadband provider based in Shroton, is bucking the trend of economic woes and surging ahead…
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…
We need everyone to prop up the bar
Pub landlords in north Dorset are issuing a plea for locals and visitors to support their pubs this winter. Steve…
Tree of hope for garden volunteers
‘Our tree celebrates the comfort we’ve gained from working together in this difficult year, our joy in growing plants…
Town councillors face sanctions after clashes
Two Shaftesbury town councillors face sanctions after a Dorset Council panel heard allegations of several breaches of behaviour. Councillors…
Looking back at the special time that is Christmas in Sturminster Newton
Christmas is always a special time of the year, no matter where you happen to be. However, some towns…