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The Plankbridge Hut House is available for £95,000

See inside the tiny £95,000 house that could solve the housing crisis…

FANCY living – or working – in a hut on wheels? A Dorset company, inspired by a landmark barn in…

Hospice charity launches 2024 Christmas tree recycling scheme

A HOSPICE charity is once again offering to collect and recycle Christmas trees in Purbeck – in return for…

Energy advice on offer at Poole and Weymouth events

ADVICE will be on offer to people struggling with energy costs at an events this month. On November 30, energy…

Members of the Upton in Bloom committee at the RHS awards ceremony in Wisley in September

Purbeck town wins blooming big at horticulture awards

A PURBECK town is celebrating after a blooming marvellous result at an annual awards. Upton In Bloom, which plants and…

Volunteer gardeners Viv Taylor, David Dawson and Petula Fishlock, at the Poole in Bloom presentation evening

Blooming marvellous accolades for Poole charity hospice

BLOOMING marvellous displays helped a Dorset charity pick up accolades in the Poole in Bloom contest. The Forest Holme Hospice,…

Committee members Sue and Bob Dean accept the awards at RHS Wisley

Wareham wins in Britain in Bloom awards

GREEN-FIINGERED Wareham residents have scooped ‘gold’ again in the annual Britain in Bloom awards. Wareham Community…

Eco Tools

How to make your new (or old) home more eco-friendly

THE latest blog featuring handy house-moving tips from Armishaws Removals… New home, new you! Moving house is the perfect…

The mature oak is set to be cut down after being 'maliciously' damaged, says Dorset Council

‘Malicious’ chainsaw damage means 180-year-old oak will be cut down

‘MALICIOUS’ chainsaw damage means a 180-year-old oak tree in Wool will have to be cut down. Dorset Council is investgating…

The Altogether WI provided refreshments on the day

Oakdale Library Gardens group celebrates 10th anniversary

A DECADE of caring for Oakdale Library Gardens saw the group hold a fundraiser for town causes. The group celebrated…

Dorset sculpture park wins global ‘botanic garden’ accolade

A DORSET sculpture park and art venue has been handed a prestigious honour enjoyed by just 83 locations around…