Spring light, beautifully framed
Spring brings a lighter feel to homes across Dorset. Longer days and brighter skies create a renewed sense of possibility. It is the season of fresh starts and rooms filled with natural light. But light works best when it is
Volvo EX30
Black Edition adds eye-catching new look Words by Mark Slack Volvo has launched the Black Edition variant of its all-electric EX30, boasting an eye-catching new look with design enhancements and available with either single or twin motor versions priced from £40,060 The Black
Step aboard this spring
Reopening this April, the Dorset Queen invites guests back on board for a new season of relaxed coastal experiences, where heritage meets modern-day moments. Built in 1938, the Dorset Queen has lived many lives. From wartime service to decades carrying passengers
XPENG G6 Performance Black Edition
A comfortable performance Words by Mark Slack You may have noticed, not just on the road but from advertisements, every new car brand that’s launched seems to emanate from China. Although not all, most are EVs and one of the most aspiring
Elegant retirement living
At St Ives Place, Ringwood Set within the prestigious St Ives Place, part of the highly respected Care South group, these exceptional three-bedroom retirement cottages offer a wonderful balance of independence, comfort and peace of mind in a beautifully maintained setting. Located
Nissan LEAF
EV that started it all has a new, stylish and more useable design Words by Mark Slack We’re all very familiar with EVs now and many companies are making great strides in sales of their electric cars. Sometimes people perhaps forget that
Why renting doesn’t have to be a headache
(Thanks to Camerons Lettings) Let’s be honest. The world of renting can sometimes feel a bit like assembling flat-pack furniture without the instructions. There are forms, references, legal bits, viewings, more forms… and somewhere in the middle you’re expected to magically
2026 Cupra Born revealed
Subtle style with enhanced technology Words by Mark Slack Cupra has launched the latest version of its Born, which was the brand’s first all-electric car. An impressive car when launched it stood out from the other rather look-a-like EVs at the time
GCSE Success and Hay Fever
Why treating allergies could improve exam performance As an allergy specialist, I see every year how disruptive hay fever can be - particularly for teenagers sitting important exams. At our specialist allergy clinic in Ringwood, the busiest time for hay fever