Category: Dorset community news

Tick-box planning won’t build a future

The email from the developer was intimidating, to say the least.When it popped into my inbox, I thought there might be an opportunity to...

From Mere to Lviv: two men, one pick up truck and 1,300 miles

Two old friends with deep local ties and long-standing military service are once again stepping up to help those in need. Michael Tulloch from...

Behind the music: inside a Monday night with the Gillingham Singers

It’s easy to sit in a pew on concert night, glass of wine in hand, and let the music wash over you. But behind...

Chippies caught between a cod and a hard place

Battered but not beaten – Sturminster Fish Bar’s owners on loyalty, resilience and why they’re determined to stay part of the town’s story As highlighted...

The Last Thursday Lunch Club

A new monthly book event is launching in Blandford – and it promises to be as entertaining as it is delicious. The Last Thursday...

Power from the ground up

Brain’s Farm near Wincanton is producing biomethane and preparing to supply digestate back to farms, completing a truly circular energy cycle It is predicted that,...

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Donkeys: charming mischief

Donkeys are a frequently misunderstood desert animal, says Sally Cooper, owner of Mr Pebbles, the man-donkey who steals hearts as well as glasses The time...

Rhys James brings new tour to Swanage

Comedian Rhys James will bring his latest stand-up show Chop Logic to The Mowlem in Swanage on Thursday 24th September.Known for appearances on Mock...