At 4am on Sunday, May 3 a jar of chutney made by Amber Rosenthal began its 86-mile journey along the Dorset coast in a unique and poignant fundraising challenge. Amber died in January 2024. She loved to make a chutney to use up all their spare allotment produce and jam jars. Her partner, Woodroffe teacher […]
Celebrity chef Lesley Waters led 80 people from across the county in a mass cook-along at Dorchester Corn Exchange to promote simple healthy cooking. The Friendly Food Club (FFC) was funded by Dorset Council to host the event, which included community groups, families, and carers and people from local charities including The Bus Shelter in […]
A new portrait of Mary Anning has been donated to Lyme Regis Museum. The original oil painting, by celebrated local artist David Manners, will go on permanent display at the museum, which stands on the site of the famous fossilist’s former home. David, who grew up in Lyme Regis, was inspired to create the work […]
Pop-up Pride Dorchester is back for its second year with a fabulous and packed programme. The initiative, led by Dorchester Town Council, brings together events happening throughout Pride month in June, hosted by a range of local businesses and organisations. Events include talks, films, music activities, a drag act, poetry, craft, an art exhibition, writing […]
The Electric Palace cinema in Bridport is on the market, as its high-profile entrepreneur owner seeks to reduce his business commitments. Alasdair Warren, who owns The Pursuit of Hoppiness in West Street, Bride Valley Wines and The Electric Pub Company in Rax Lane, bought the Grade II listed building nearly 12 years ago. He bought […]
A young artist from Dorchester is exhibiting his work until Saturday, June 6 – and we urge you not to miss it. Thomas Hardye pupil Lucas Greenfield is just 14, but you would never know by looking at his paintings, which display a distinctive style and a level of humour and perception beyond his years. […]
Slimming World members across Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland have raised an estimated £14,000 for Cancer Research UK by donating clothes, shoes and accessories that no longer fit after their weight loss. As part of their annual Big Clothes Throw campaign, members filled 473 bags with pre-loved items – beating last year’s total of 386 bags. […]
Brothers who used to visit a landmark pub with their parents have saved it for the community seven years after it shut its doors. Ross and David Hunt were both born in Weymouth and grew up there, before launching the Longshore development company together as adults. So when they saw Osmington’s The Sunray struggling, and […]
A massive waste incinerator on Portland is ‘on track’ to start operating by 2030. Powerfuel Portland says contracts to enable the operation are ‘well advanced’. However Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland said: “The council has consistently opposed the incinerator from the outset, including refusing the original planning application and continuing to raise serious concerns through […]
An incredible £300,000 was raised at a gala dinner for Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal, organised by Queen Camilla’s sister Annabel Elliot and other high profile Dorset residents. The dinner, held at Chettle House, saw 300 distinguished guests attending the Gala including appeal patron Kate Adie, Martin and Philippa Clunes, Julian […]