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…
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…
We must be good ancestors
I often visit the RSPB Reserve at Arne. I find peace among its trees, and although not a twitcher…
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 – the Earth’s treasure
By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham THE diamond is one of the most spectacular gemstones,…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
Dog dash coins in the cash
more than 200 people and their pooches joined in Lewis-Manning’s Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park and raised…