In praise of the humble slow cooker
by Barbara Cossins. We’re all worried about how we’re going to cope during this winter’s cost-of-living crisis. I was so…
Should I castrate my dog?
by Lynn Broom. Longmead Veterinary Practice Pet dogs kept in family houses are often castrated to enable them to be more…
Evergreen for a sunny border
by Sally Gregson. As the daylight hours shorten and winter’s breath cuts across the garden air, the role of evergreen…
Ambrosia for shade-loving plants
by Sally Gregson. Despite the heavy rains and winds, autumn has blown in with a spectacular show of colour this…
Lots being sold for hospital appeal
Acreman St Antiques Auction, Sherborne, has had another busy month with the General Antiques & Collectors Auction on Friday…
Watch comes with £90-120k estimate
Duke’s of Dorchester is inviting final entries into its December specialist auctions. Recent sales continue to be exceptional, despite…
Conservative party has lost the plot
It’s becoming increasingly hard to write a political column that is current, considering we all file these about a…
Time to reset with General Election
Let me get something out of the way: Greg Williams, you need to talk to people rather than firing…
Sunak was the stability candidate
Over the last week, the overwhelming message I have been receiving from constituents is that our priority needs to…
New Prime Minister’s record on the environment leaves lot to be desired
In his first address to Tory MPs as incoming Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has said that the Tory party…
