His exhibition at the Duchess of Cornwall Inn runs until February 2nd. Credit: Mike Willdridge Walk into the Duchess of Cornwall Inn and you'll find the walls alive with Mike Willdridge's paintings, many showcasing Poundbury - but you might be surprised to learn that the artist behind them lives two creative lives. "I have an alter ego, Mick O'Hea - my mother's maiden name - and he does entirely abstract work." Mike says, and smiles. "That arrangement makes me quite happy. I've got one part...

Something remarkable is happening along the bank below Peninsula Way: over recent weeks, you may have spotted dedicated volunteers armed with tools and determination, working alongside Miles King of the Poundbury Nature Project to transform an overgrown eyesore into what promises to become one of our community's most delightful green spaces. The challenge? Thorny tangles of Himalayan blackberry brambles—an aggressive invasive species that has run riot across the slope—interwoven with...

When a business has served the community for 35 years and chooses to support local initiatives because they believe in what we're building together, that's the kind of partnership that makes communities thrive. We're delighted to welcome Casterbridge Chiropractic as our twelfth member benefit partner. Deep Roots in This Community Since 1989, Casterbridge Chiropractic has been helping people in Dorchester move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. When they relocated to Poundbury...