Everyone feels the weight of stress at times, and with a busy lifestyle, it’s easy to let it build up. But can a weekend getaway provide the stress relief you need? The simple answer is: yes. Sometimes, all it takes is a short trip to recharge your mind, body,...
Dorset National Landscape has been chosen as one of six key hubs in the innovative Nature Calling programme, a national initiative that connects artists, writers, and communities to the UK’s most iconic natural spaces. Today, as part of this groundbreaking collaboration, the much-anticipated work This Patch of Land by...
The Conservative Party’s handling of Brexit has been marked by a litany of falsehoods, missteps, and betrayals. Promises made to the public during the referendum campaign and subsequent years have unravelled, exposing a failure of vision, honesty, and planning. Under the leadership of Theresa May and Boris Johnson, the...
The bucolic image of rolling fields and sustainable farming in Britain is under threat. Beneath the surface lies a concerning practice that could have severe implications for public health and the environment. British farmers are spreading vast quantities of sewage sludge—a mix of human excrement and industrial waste—on agricultural...
Dorset Council is due to begin work on 20 January to remove deteriorating planters, trees and benches on Victoria Road, Ferndown, to make way for a new, sustainable planting scheme and functional seating, later in the year.
This project came about thanks to the work of Cllr Cathy Lugg and Cllr...
Achieving property ownership can feel like navigating a labyrinth of financial jargon and complex regulations. This journey often presents numerous challenges that can discourage even the most determined individuals. However, by breaking down the process into manageable steps and utilising the right resources, prospective buyers can confidently move towards...
In a move that has reportedly sent sales of blood pressure medication soaring across the Home Counties, the BBC has announced that Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan, and Mark Chapman will form a new dream team of presenters for Match of the Day (MOTD) from next season. While Chapman has...
Why Striving to Be the Greenest Town in the UK Matters
In an era of escalating climate change and environmental degradation, towns across the UK are grappling with their responsibilities to the planet. The aspiration to be the "greenest town" is no longer a mere badge of honour but a...
Officers investigating a public order incident in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.
At around 3pm on Tuesday 3 December 2024 a man was riding his bike along the promenade at Alum Chine when he reportedly became aggressive towards multiple members of public.
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You may be aware that I have been trying to interest the current government in the plight of businesses that are being victimised by the algorithms—and other devices—used by the big social media platforms to restrict what their users see.I wrote to the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology...
