We must ensure no child goes hungry
A report by the Food Foundation reveals that one in four households in the UK with children experienced food…
Now to deliver on our commitments
Since my last column, British politics has had more changes. But we are now in a time of greater stability….
The great electric car dilemma
I have owned a car for more than 30 years now, and apart from an occasional company car I…
Coffee events help with wellbeing
ADULTS struggling with their mental health, addictions and daily wellbeing can now talk through their issues and find solutions…
Super snaps win gardens competition
Did you know that Britain’s gardens occupy more space than all our nature reserves put together? So how can we…
Quarry project wins research prizes
A RESEARCH project investigating the link between sand lizard breeding habits has scooped top awards. The biodiversity project, carried out…
Crime in county up by 5 per cent
CRIME rose by five percent in Dorset in the 12 months ending June 2022, according to new figures. The Office…
Equestrian effort lands coach award
AN equestrian coach from Dorset who started work in the community after a family tragedy has won a prestigious…
Pride as Charlie makes debut on TV’s Masterchef
A CULINARY whizz from Dorset is among the hopefuls in TV cooking contest Masterchef: The Professionals. Charlie Jeffreys is among…
Fresh appeal for play area
A FUNDRAISING appeal to revamp a play area that helps children with neurodevelopmental conditions has been launched. The effort, by…