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M&S is filling unsold baguettes with garlic butter and freezing them – and since 2020 2.1 million of the re-purposed loaves have been sold

M&S uses its loaf to cut food waste

MARKS & SPENCER is coming up with novel ways to reduce food waste in its stores across the country. One…

Rachel Woodward Carrick with her book Happy Silver People PHOTO: DorsetBizNews

How to make the most of getting older

WITH her 60th birthday on the horizon, Rachel Woodward Carrick set herself a challenge. It was to achieve something she…

Michael Tomlinson

Green light on rail crossing study

The work of a Member of Parliament covers local and national matters. Both are equally important and I take…

Chris Bradey

We must be good ancestors

I often visit the RSPB Reserve at Arne. I find peace among its trees, and although not a twitcher…

Vikki Slade

Tenants facing huge energy bills hike

IN recent months we have all seen terrifying increases in our energy bills and heard reports of households taking…

Diamonds are the birthstone for April

Diamonds – the Earth’s treasure

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham THE diamond is one of the most spectacular gemstones,…

Making a splash: Dorset bowel cancer survivor Tuppy Hill is taking part in Swimathon next month to raise funds for charity

Tuppy’s in the swim for good causes

By Lorraine Gibson TAKING a health-boosting plunge is one of Tuppy Hill’s favourite pastimes, so she uses her love of…

Most herbaceous plants are relatively inexpensive, so planting a mixed border can be achieved at a modest cost

‘Quintessentially English’: A look at cottage gardens

If you’re heading back out into the garden this spring, and you are looking for a new project, why…

The new version on the path between Worth Matravers and the South West Coast Path

Harry gets his gate after a 20-year campaign

CAMPAIGNER Harry Alexander has persuaded Dorset Council to install an accessible gate on a popular path between Worth Matravers…

PHOTO: Simon Barnes

News from Wareham’s annual town meeting

A new town clerk, a new deputy town clerk and three staff leaving led to a reorganisation of roles…