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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Dogalogue

Gill Capper, a journalist for 20 years, now in her sixties, single and an empty nester, has got a black labrador puppy and is writing a humorous blog about it. It is set in her home town of Bridport and will be featuring many local people and places. You...
Working west from Osmington Mills access to the beach from Osmington via a minor road is either down the steep path from the Smugglers’ Inn car park or from the coast path and steps just to the east of the pub. As with the previous section from Bran Point to Osmington Mills, a low tide is necessary to...
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...
With Christmas on the horizon, you might be considering a festive market to get you in the spirit of things. However, there are plenty in Europe to choose from, how do you know which is right for you? In this guide, My Baggage cover the best markets Europe has...
Access to this section is via the footpath from Osmington village past the PGL outdoor activity centre and the steps to the beach. Jurassic Corallian rocks can be seen immediately reaching the beach and these dip to the east as they are part of an anticlinal fold (dome shape) which...
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...

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...
Winter is on its way, the temperatures have dropped, the daylight hours are limited and this usually means one thing; the bike has a long earned hibernation in the garage or shed until the first glimpses of spring. However it doesn’t have to be this way, with some carefully...
We are delighted to announce that the Government’s Department for Transport has awarded £438,000 to Dorset Council as part of the Active Travel Fund. This funding will be used for walking and cycling improvements across the county as we move towards a greener, cleaner Dorset. The Government survey work has...