AA warning over Christmas traffic
ALMOST 17 million cars are expected to hit UK roads in the coming days. The AA is predicting high levels…
Employment rate increased slightly between August and October: ONS
THE UK employment rate fell increased slightly between August and October, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics…
Charity Christmas lights extravaganza!
Marlott Road in Gillingham (SP8 4FA) is the place to be for lovers of Christmas light displays. Open daily…
Early retirement causing shortages
PEOPLE retiring early is a major cause of labour shortages in the UK, a new report claims. The document, from…
Hanford triumphs at show jumping
PUPILS from across the year groups at Hanford School, Child Okeford, took part in the National Schools Equestrian Association…
Vegetable hash great with festive leftovers
By Rebecca Vincent. For this recipe I’ve chosen two seasonal vegetables that tend to divide opinion, Brussels Sprouts and Jerusalem…
It’s time to bring back Eat Out to Help Out
By Barbara Cossins. SEPTEMBER and October weather gave all of us in hospitality an extended late summer and autumn with…
Plans submitted for 10-plot Gypsy and Traveller site in Mere
Ruston Planning, on behalf of the landowner, have lodged plans for the site at The Stables, Mapperton Hill, with…
It’s time for a re-think on conifers
By Sally Gregson. IT often comes as a surprise that plants suffer the vagaries of fashion but it seems that…
A walk around… Alton Pancras
Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade. Park near the Church,…
