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Saturday, November 23, 2024
As the weather heats up there is nothing that we like more than to arrange a BBQ with our family and friends. Every year Dave Cumber Vets see many pets, dogs particularly, who have scavenged food from family BBQs. Often this is harmless, but there are potentially fatal hazards which...

A Very Modern Drive!

(A follow-up to the recent Jaguar E-pace review) There are three ways to drive the Rover 75 – slow, really slow or without a head gasket. So much choice should ensure the driver never feels either safe or privileged. The 75 is the poor man or woman’s version of the Jaguar...
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...
A recent survey shows that 39% of drivers felt scared and uncertain behind the wheel in general 23% of drivers said they felt anxious about using the motorways Previous research conducted by the AA showed that 13% of Women and 11% of Men were thinking about breaking down...
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)...
It’s always a contentious topic, bicycle helmet or not? There is so much data out there to bamboozle even the super intelligent amongst us. Several studies say helmets have saved lives, while others say you might as well be wearing a paper hat. So how beneficial is it to...

The Cycling Column: Towpaths

I love the canal, so I have to love the towpath, obviously. The fresh clean aromas and calming sounds are so relaxing and provide serenity in my otherwise truly chaotic life. I have found the resplendent surroundings are best experienced on two wheels. I am intrigued by the history...
People in Sherborne, Blandford, Lyme Regis and Shaftesbury need help to use digital technology. There is no need to be an IT expert, just an interest in helping people and basic knowledge of computers and phones. Digital Champions are volunteers that support people to learn basic computer skills. Around 70,000 people...

Cycling Column: Cycle Paths

A large number of cyclists oppose funding of bike paths, because they feel the money could be better spent elsewhere, like improving roads and educating the public on sharing the road. One very common argument is that building bike paths convinces cars that you don't belong on the road,...
The past couple of weeks have been dominated by the sensational news that Sky have disclosed they’re pulling out of their sponsorship of the enigma that is Team Sky. The team are facing an uncertain future after media company Sky announced it will withdraw its backing at the end...