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From here to Africa, alone with my Parkinson’s Disease

Guy Deacon CBE has just completed an inspirational 18,000 mile solo journey from London to Cape Town while living with Parkinson’s Disease Guy first became...

First Milk get the cream of Shaftesbury

BV Dairy, the globally successful third generation family business in Shaftesbury, has been sold to First Milk - a British farming co-operative.The Highnam family...

Dorset Council votes for tax hike on second homes

Dorset Councillors have agreed to impose a council tax premium on second homes in the county. The introduction of the 100% council tax premium...

The Ice Milers of Shaftesbury

Winter water wonders: Shaftesbury Lido turns icy conditions into a hub of cold water swimming camaraderie and ambition, says Rachael Rowe ‘There was ice on...

Homegrown havens: the growing DIY answer to housing hurdles

No one knows a place like the people who live there’ – Rachael Rowe asks if community land trusts are the housing solution for...

Wincanton golf reprieve

A grassroots revolt against The Jockey Club’s closure decision is breathing new life into Wincanton Golf Course – Steve Keenan reports An organised revolt by...

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Braced for foaling season

As the due dates passed, everyone at The Glanvilles Stud was on tenterhooks for the delivery of the first foal, says Lucy Procter January saw...

HR Officer | Milton Abbey School

Start As Soon As Possible We have an exciting opportunity available to join Milton as the School’s HR Officer. This is a full-time role based...

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