“I am thrilled to announce that Marilyn Barber will be joining us,” said editor Janine Pulford. “Marilyn has been reporting in the area for the last 30 years and will strengthen our news stories. We have crossed paths frequently when working for rival publications, but are now looking forward to working together.”

You can email Marilyn at newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk with all your news stories and events.

The second appointment is Sarah Ali Choudhury. Sarah is an award-winning personality whose strengths lie in column writing and catering. She also appears in the top 100 list of female entrepreneurs 2019 at f:Entrepreneur #ialso Top 100. Her email contact is mags@dorsetview.co.uk.

“The talented mother of four is passionate about writing, Indian cuisine and women’s rights and will bring a new dimension to our magazines,” said Janine.

“I believe the three of us will make a vibrant and exciting team and that Viewpoint and 4Dorset will be elevated to a new level.”