Lush Places: is that eat-in or take away?
THE PEOPLE of Lush Places wait with bated breath as the auction of the village shop fast approaches. With our publican throwing in the beer towel and our shopkeeper longing to escape the…
Beaminster: No money for primary school lollipop lady (UPDATED)
A lollipop lady’s wage is in the region of £3,200 per year. New council offices cost millions. Where would you rather your local taxes went?
British Library reveals Dorset songs and stories
A NEW service from the British Library allows users to search through an online map of Dorset for old recordings of songs and stories.
Legacy funds Dorset’s unique woodland college
THE ARCHITECTURAL Association’s biggest ever legacy will help to fund new buildings and a new MA course at Hooke Park College near Beaminster.
New film celebrates Dorset designer John Makepeace
A FILM about Beaminster’s renowned furniture maker John Makepeace has been produced to celebrate his 50 years at the forefront of British design.
Colin Varndell donates images for new Dorset Wildlife Trust calendar
I WAS thinking the other day about Colin Varndell, because I was trying to draw up a list in my head of excellent West Dorset people and organisations. By excellent, I mean almost…
Council submits plans to move Mountjoy School
PLANS to rebuild Bridport’s Mountjoy School in Beaminster have been submitted by Dorset County Council. The county council wants to move the special school on to land next to Beaminster Technology College (BTC). A…