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Swanage Jazz Festival headliner Claire Martin

Jazz festival sets out its stall

A RAFT of acts have been unveiled for the 32nd Swanage Jazz Festival. The event, featuring an extended Friday programme,…

Exciting young actors Effie Ansah and James Arden star in the stage version of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses

Teenage love in a divided world

THEATRE that may hold special appeal for younger audiences is coming to Lighthouse Poole with a production of Malorie…

The Magnets acapella group

All about the 80s

FAVOURITE anthems and songs from the 1980s are promised when a capella group The Magnets visit Lighthouse Poole. The band…

Gardening Sue and Rusty the Robin

Nature on your doorstep!

By Sue Butterworth GouldsGC.co.uk We are all encouraged to do our little bit for the environment and help wildlife to…

Cyclist with road rage

Drivers and cyclists: Aggression on the roads

AGGRESSION from both motorists and cyclists is potentially putting lives on Britain’s roads at risk, according to research conducted…

Tours are running again at the Langham Wine Estate

Vineyard tours start again

A RENOWNED Dorset vineyard has reopened to visitors. The Langham Wine Estate and Vineyard Cafe is welcoming spring guests after…

Turquoise Tennis Bracelet

The elegance of the Edwardians

By Amy Brenan, Director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham. The Edwardian era, also known as ‘La Belle Epoque’…

Michael Tomlinson

Nitty-gritty of how Westminster works

One of the things I most enjoy about being an MP is meeting school students – they always have…

Vikki Slade

More should get free school meals

Ten years ago, Liberal Democrats in Government announced the introduction of Universal Infant Free School Meals, saving parents of…

Chris Bradey

Giovanna Lewis – speaking for us all

No serious scientist denies the climate crisis. According to a 2021 review, more than 99.9% of scientific studies conclude…