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Scammers continue to target as the cost-of-living crisis bites

New research by Citizen’s Advice Dorset has found that 76% of people in the South West have been targeted by a scammer this year....

Building communities in community buildings

Not every village has a close social life – Adrian Fisher describes how one Dorset village is successfully strengthening its sense of community. One of...

The Round Barrow – an ancient way becomes a new choice

In the quiet hills of West Dorset, a modern round barrow has been constructed with the most ancient of purposes – Rachael Rowe reports The...

Doors Opening Soon at Space Inflaters!

The old Legends Nightclub in Gillingham is completing its makeover, ready to open this month as Dorset’s newest inflatable play centre With the summer holidays...

Just the two of us!

Monthly updates from the various North Dorset Police Teams. This month’s news from Shaftesbury’s PC Rob Hammond Shaftesbury has a two-person team, so they’re working...

This Month: can an employer only recruit young people because they’re cheaper? | Citizen’s Advice

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides advice Q: “I recently applied for a job which offered National Minimum Wage. I went for an interview...

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Two big competitions for Team Bartlett, with lessons learned

New boy Equador MW showed his Aston Martin tendencies but Freebie slowed to miss out on his second International win, says Toots Bartlett Another boiling...

Is it actually climate change – or just weather with better graphics?

Dorset NFU’s Tim Gelfs asks why questioning costs, data and green policies now risks branding you a sceptic rather than sparking discussion So, is Mr...