Category: Dorset community news

Respite break proves just the tonic for Lynsey and her mum

As a retired registered nurse, Lynsey was used to being busy and dependable, but after years of caring for her mum, Flo, at home,...

Lendology loans helping Dorset households cut carbon and costs

A family’s decision to cut their carbon footprint has seen their home leap from an EPC Band D to Band A – and they...

A cappella excellence in Dorchester: one night only

Music lovers are in for a rare treat this September as the internationally acclaimed Gentlemen of St John’s College, Cambridge return to St Peter’s...

Council tax changes coming?

Q: My neighbour told me that the way we pay council tax is changing but I can’t see anything about that in my recent...

Record-breaking summer at Museum of East Dorset as Minecraft adventures draw the crowds

It has been a summer to remember at the Museum of East Dorset, where visitor numbers have soared by an impressive 250% following the...

Magic under the stars –and the clouds

Fans of Swan Lake – arguably the greatest of all classical ballets – had an unexpected treat at Covent Garden Dance Company’s 2025 Ballet...

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The art (and precision timing) of breeding

Glanvilles Stud is deep in covering season’s intricacies; Lucy Procter unravels it while stud visitors delight in heartwarming foal cuddles As usual, the BV’s Courtenay...

5 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Dorset This Autumn

As the nights draw in, it can be easy to just curl up on the sofa and wait for winter to arrive. However, autumn...

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