“Where’s the gearstick?” I panic as I sit in the driver’s seat of the Honda Civic 1.6 diesel. “You don’t need a gearstick,” says my son Henry (3). He knows about these things. This automatic version has an exceedingly minimalist 9 speed automatic unit that takes a short while...
This walk is best attempted when there is a low tide, especially a low spring tide (which occur around midday when there is a full moon and new moon).Slippery rocks also occur in places especially round the foot of Sandsfoot Castle so care should be taken.
The coastal section is on the southern side of a geological...
Following the murder of Ashley Wadsworth, the Canadian student who came to London and was subsequently murdered by her boyfriend who she met on a dating app, it is vital that people are aware of the perils they may experience.
A 23-year-old man from Essex has admitted to murdering his...
There are three ways to drive the Jaguar E-Pace. As a manual, an automatic or with paddle shifts. So much choice should ensure that the driver never gets bored.
The E-Pace is the F-Pace’s smaller brother. And as with young siblings, I speak from experience, they have to be watched...
Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
The centres managed by Dorset Council will be welcoming back customers from Saturday 25 July. The news comes after the facilities closed in March due to COVID-19.
Guidance published by the Government outlines measures that will allow indoor...
In an increasingly digital world, online gaming has emerged as more than just a pastime. This activity is a powerful tool for uniting people across continents and cultures, providing a space for shared experiences in exciting virtual worlds.
Discover exactly how online gaming brings people together and the knock-on social benefits it provides...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...
The Greenhill Community Trust C.I.C. (GCT) were offered a thirty year lease by the Council which was officially endorsed on 11 February 2019. As soon as we were able, on 23 February 2019 an email was sent with a draft licence to the Weymouth Bay Sea Swimmers C.I.C. (WBSS)...
Could the next winner of the RSPCA photography awards be from the South?
Talented young photographers from the South of England will again be aiming to land the top spots in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.
As the 2023 deadline for entries looms, the RSPCA is calling on young southern photographers to...
As the winter months gradually give way to the promise of warmer weather (extremely gradual here in the UK), now is the ideal time for parents to start planning for the upcoming summer holidays. Whether you're dreaming of a relaxing beach getaway, an adventurous city break, or a cultural exploration,...
