Purbeck Gazette

Brassica vegetables like kohlrabi and cavolo nero are wildly versatile and taste great steamed, stir-fried, roasted and even raw

Super pairing for lovely winter slaw

By Rebecca Vincent. Both stars of this recipe hail from the nutritionally dense brassica family which includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage…

Pictures of the sea wall in 1905 and some of those who built

Book explores complex identity of seaside town with industrial roots

By Sara Niven. FROM stone and spa to steam – and everything in between – the history and mixed fortunes…

Christmas Tree at @sixtyone

At last it’s Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at @sixtyone. The shop is now ready for the festive season…

Opal Pendant

Opulance of an opal

The fire opal is a truly spectacular gemstone. It is a very rare type of opal as it is completely…

Poinsettia and mistletoe and holly are all great for Christmas decorations Pictures: Jill Wellington , Peggychoucair and Mariya Muschard from Pixabay

Festive plants beyond the tree

When it comes to festive plants the Christmas tree is not the only option. There are many indoor and outdoor…

Photo by Romy, Pixabay

Impact of pandemic lockdowns leaves many with trauma issues

By Alice Johnsen. I AM seeing a recurrent theme with clients at the moment. It’s about the recovery from lockdown. Not…

Raising children, while rewarding and fun, presents all parents with difficult issues along the way. ParentLine offers confidential support from members of a dedicated NHS team

Help for parents is at hand

Parents and carers of youngsters aged from five to 19 in Dorset can now access support via ParentLine, a…

Photo: Pixabay

Drive-to-survive motorists ‘worst hit’

High fuel prices are pushing UK drivers to their limit, as 76 per cent admit they are not able…

A new programme co-ordinated by Dorset Careers Hub aims to raise the number of locally-based employers who are confident about taking on young people with special educational needs and disabilities

Championing the work talents of all

Efforts to help more young people with disabilities or special educational needs to find work in Dorset have taken…

Chris Bradey

We must stop underspending on health

In 2010, an NHS surgeon saved my life. I had been referred to Poole Hospital with suspected bowel cancer. Scans…