Uncovering Centuries: Brownsea Island's New BSL Trail Monday, April 21, 2025 brownsea island bsl history accessibility national trust dorset heritage sensory support wheelchair users Brownsea Island, located off the Dorset coast, is embracing its rich history with the introduction of a British Sign Language (BSL) trail. This innovative self-guided tour utilizes video-linked BSL signs placed at various … Read More
Rare Silver Coffee Biggin by Paul Storr to Go Under the Hammer Monday, April 21, 2025 silver coffee pot auction paul storr silversmith antique dorset vintage collectible A rare silver ‘coffee Biggin’ by legendary British silversmith Paul Storr is poised to spark excitement at an upcoming auction. The early 19th-century piece, esteemed at £4,000 to £6,000, will be showcased in a specialist … Read More
Quirky Southwest Place Names That Will Leave You Smiling Sunday, April 20, 2025 southwest place names quirky somerset devon dorset cornwall wiltshire hampshire road trip humorous amusing village parish Have you ever driven past a road sign that left you chuckling to yourself or scratching your head in confusion? The UK is home to a multitude of place names that are amusing for one reason or another, offering the potential … Read More
Somerset Cafes Shine as Top Museum Cafes in the UK Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top museum cafés taunton watchet bath bristol dorset v&a london mediterranean georgian city Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were … Read More
Police Officer Found Guilty of Misconduct at Boxing Event Friday, April 18, 2025 police officer misconduct event drunk dismissal gross behavior dorset standards A former police officer’s behavior at a boxing event led to his dismissal and a finding of gross misconduct. Off-duty police constable Remi Damiani, of Dorset Police, was kicked out of the event for being drunk and … Read More
Discover the Roman Remnants of Dorchester Friday, April 18, 2025 dorchester roman history dorset town roman remnants attractions thomas hardy abbey events Nestled in Dorset, a quaint UK town with 18th-century houses, expansive walks, and an ancient burial site older than Stonehenge rivals the more crowded cities of Oxford and Cambridge. Dorchester boasts Roman roots dating back … Read More