Category: Dorset community news

Are Dorset’s rural roads quietly destroying your suspension?

Driving a Dorset B-road in winter is not a gentle experience it is a series of jolts, dips, and sudden drops that your suspension...

Sustainable Online Shopping: How to Buy Less, Better, and Smarter

Online shopping makes it easy to get what you need without leaving the house. It also makes it easy to buy things you did...

Castle Cary home praised for warmth, kindness and care

A not-for-profit care home in Castle Cary is celebrating receiving ‘Good’ ratings in all areas from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Cary Brook provides day...

Can I reduce my energy bills?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: I’m spending a lot of money on energy bills. What can I...

The 2026 Love Local, Trust Local Awards are officially open!

This year marks our fifth celebration of the amazing food, farming and craftsmanship that makes Dorset so special.Dorset leads the way when it comes...

Young chefs impress at Rotary Youth competitions

Rotary’s 2026 Youth Competitions launched in style with the Young Chef event, supported by the Rotary Clubs of Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and Blandford. Held...

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Cheeky Max snorts happily through Bicton while Jess packs snacks and nerves for her U25 championship 4* debut with Basil at Bramham May was really...

Consumers need informed assurance

Farm assurance schemes need to stand up for our higher standards and tell consumers WHY to British food, says the NFU’s Tim Gelfs Farm assurance...