Let us begin by telling the truth:
“She had only so much ‘self’ to give. She was dropped by her label after selling 7 million albums for them. She became crazed, yes, but uninteresting, never. She had done nothing wrong.
She had proud vulnerability … and there is a certain...
A huge and beautifully illustrated map of Sherborne dating from 1834 has been gifted by legal firm Porter Dodson to Dorset History Centre where it will be accessible to the public.
The parchment map which measures 2mx 1.3m had, for several decades, been the focal point of interest in the...
The inspiration for Barbie came from a German doll called Bild Lilli. Bild Lilli (swipe left) was a popular comic strip character created by Reinhard Beuthien, and the comic strip appeared in the German tabloid newspaper "Bild" from 1952 to 1961.
Lilli was a high-end call girl who used her...
'When Will I, will I be famous' (Bros, Weymouth 1989)
The Roadshows are celebrating their 50th anniversary and we decided to take a look at its history. From its beginnings in 1973 to its cancellation thirty or so years later.
The Radio 1 Roadshows represent a significant chapter in the history...
Archaeology students from Bournemouth University have discovered a Bronze Age burial site during an excavation of a prehistoric settlement in Dorset.
It is the first time Bronze Age bones have been discovered on the site in Winterborne Kingston, where the university’s Department of Archaeology and Anthropology has been excavating settlements...
George Carlin, an iconic American comedian and social critic, left an indelible mark on the world of comedy through his unique blend of sharp wit, thought-provoking observations, and fearless approach to controversial topics. Born on May 12, 1937, in New York City, Carlin became known for his groundbreaking stand-up...
Following recent comments in the press and on social media, we want to provide clarity regarding the repairs we are carrying out to Mohuns Great Bridge, a Grade 2 listed structure spanning the River Frome on the outskirts of Dorchester.
Our crew are working hard to complete the repairs as...
Some very humorous, tongue-in-cheek observations by 66 year old American, Scott Waters, after a visit to the UK
I was in England again a few weeks ago, mostly in small towns, but here’s some of what I learned:
* Almost everyone is very polite
* The food is generally outstanding
* There are...
Gillian is a seven-year-old girl who cannot sit still in school.
She continually gets up, gets distracted, flies with thoughts, and doesn't follow lessons. Her teachers worry about her, punish her, scold her, reward the few times that she is attentive, but nothing. Gillian does not know how to sit...
A former Old Bailey murder trial judge will be speaking at Dorset’s very own crime and thriller festival, Lyme Crime, in June. For the first time since stepping down from the bench, Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC, who practised at the Criminal Bar for 30 years before spending 15 as a...
