Having read Gillian Tett’s article (“How the Kit Kat went global”, Magazine, FT Weekend, March 20) I find it odd such a lengthy piece did not arouse any interest in the origin of the name.
Our family believed, in Tett’s words, that “Kit Kat” was the product of the...
Nesting in the eaves of our buildings and other small gaps in our homes, Swifts make the return journey from sub-Saharan Africa each year to breed in Dorset and the wider UK.
Greg Lambe, Vice Chairman of Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group (CHOG), tells us that these “enigmatic birds which are the...
This October, Dorset Wildlife Trust is once again offering its free Will writing service to its 25,000 members.
The free Will service is for members wishing to make a simple Will or update an existing one. There is absolutely no obligation to leave a gift to Dorset Wildlife Trust for this service, but wewould be honoured if our members will support the...
Dorset Police is urging the public to stay on the line and tell them they are safe if they mistakenly dial 999 after the Force saw a 112 per cent increase in accidental calls.
The Force has seen a sustained rise in the number of accidental 999 calls in recent...
Organising a school trip can significantly enrich the educational experience, offering students hands-on learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Dorset, with its rich historical sites, stunning landscapes, and educational centres, provides a perfect backdrop for such ventures. Here are some top ideas for school trips in Dorset, each promising an...
Spring beckons and festival season is on the horizon, with the Cursus Cider & Music Festival returning to Dorset on the bank holiday weekend May 26 - 28.
Now in its eighth year, Cursus is a small festival with a big reputation for original live music and a grassroots, family-friendly...
With just a few days to go, the Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels has registered over 400 actions, marches, rallies, and events around the world. These mobilisations against fossil fuels are coordinated by more than 780 endorsing organisations, and are expected to draw millions of participants between the 15th and 17th...
If we don't contribute now we will not get another chance until at least 2038.
The assemblies are open to everyone. They will give people an opportunity to explore the issues around the proposed local plan, express their concerns, things they like and want to support, ideas for improvement and...
Plans to transform travel through a £100 million plus Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) investment in sustainable public transport infrastructure in south east Dorset are taking shape. BCP Council and Dorset Council have published details of the proposed locations set to benefit from two connectivity corridors and four new cycle routes in...
Recent widespread flooding across Dorset has caused havoc, clearly demonstrating that Dorset Council is woefully underprepared for Climate Change now, let alone in the future.
The UK has been on average 6% wetter over the last 30 years* and that is set to rise drastically. It’s not just average rainfall...
