Category: Dorset community news

Stalwarts of Sturminster Newton – reflecting on 50 years at Candy’s

The family-run newsagents celebrates its half-century, surviving industry shifts, local changes – and personal losses ‘How are all the children? They must be grown now...

From avocado baths to the Michelin Guide: Plumber at 50

Plumber Manor, a family-run restaurant with a 500-year past, celebrates its enduring appeal with its unique blend of authenticity and homeliness While Plumber Manor may...

1855 – new space welcomes new traders as it constantly evolves

1855 not just a retail experience – it’s also hosting three SturLitFest events this month. On the 5th June Felice Hardy with her book...

State of the art emergency and critical care facilities coming to Dorset

A major government grant will enable the construction of a building at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) to house a new critical care unit and...

Where can you go on a £2 bus fare?

What does the bus price cap mean for people in Dorset – and just how far can you actually go? Rachael Rowe reports When 18...

From rural countryside to critical care: Cllr Jane Somper’s massive job

Tackling many of Dorset’s challenges, most people are unaware of the importance, scope and complexity of Jane’s multi-faceted role Since 2019, Jane Somper has been...

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From dissertation to dressage

As the 2024 event season gets under way, Jess Rimmer finds herself balancing books and bridles as it coincides with exam season I thought I’d...

How are my rights as a tenant changing this year?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: My landlord tells me that my rights as a tenant are changing...