Dig deep for the survivors of summer
October marks the beginning of autumn in our gardens. This hot summer’s droughts have wrought a deadly toll in the…
Shipwreck is of enormous historical significance
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s been fascinated by the discovery of the Mortar Wreck in Studland…
Police the grass to keep lawn order
Lawn care jobs change with the seasons and as autumn begins it is time to renovate. September is the optimum…
Sparkling year for English wine
Most people think we Brits drink wine rather than produce it. Well, how wrong they are! Over the past decade…
Sixth spot for town’s cricketers
THE Swanage 1st XI cricket team won eight of their 18 games this season to finish 6th in Division…
Combining squash with sweetcorn
In this colourful dish I’m combining two bright stars of the season, butternut squash and sweetcorn. Sweetcorn is a good…
Cinnamon baked oats are sensible and tasty
So the diet is going quite well – small steady losses, that’s the way to go. And while my body…
Iconic monarch lived up to promise of lifetime devoted to public service
“May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest,” said the visibly grief-stricken new king, Charles III, on September…
Rolling, rolling, rolling: railway plays host to legendary Scotsman
THE world’s most famous steam engine is making a visit to Swanage. Close to celebrating its centenary, the record-breaking Flying…
Suicidal thoughts ought to be shared
Dorset’s Suicide Prevention Group launched a new rural mental health campaign to mark World Suicide Prevention Day earlier this…