Arts & Entertainment

Wessex Bloodhouds at the show, whose bloodhounds hunt the natural scent of human runners Picture: AAF YouTube

Concerns over trail hunting ‘misinformation’ spread at Gillingham & Shaftesbury show

AN ANTI-fox hunting group has raised concerns that misleading information surrounding trail hunting was spread at…

Emma Hawes and Gareth Haw Picture: Alice Pennefather

Pictures: Ballet Under the Stars wows audiences with magical performances

A MAGICAL weekend of exceptional dance and live music took place at Hatch House last month. The 16th annual Ballet…

Picture: Len Copland

Award-winning dance company presents BUSK in Yeovil

AN “unforgettable story told through dance” is coming to Yeovil’s Westlands Entertainment Venue this month. The award-winning Project Dance Company…

Dan is setting off this Saturday (July 26) Picture: Dan Baker

Blandford man inspired by loss to walk to Liverpool for Motor Neurone Disease charity

A BLANDFORD man is embarking on a colossal charity walking trip later this week. Musician Dan Baker…

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show bows to backlash and drops convicted hunt groups from parade

A DORSET agricultural show has baulked under pressure and will now no longer allow two hunt…

Riverside Fest takes place in Sturminster Newton on August 16

Sturminster Newton Riverside Fest set to raise money for trio of charities

A CHARITY festival is set to take place in Sturminster Newton next month. Riverside Fest is set to run at…

The Shaftsbury Fringe 2025 is off to a roaring start Pictures: New Blackmore Vale

Pictures: Shaftesbury Fringe bursts into life with music, laughter and packed venues

THE streets of Shaftesbury were a bustle of activity for the launch of the Shaftesbury Fringe…

Calls to drop Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt display at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

AN anti-fox hunting group has called on the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show to not let hunt groups display their…

Picture: Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Stunning royal purse – with hidden message inside – to be sold in Dorset

AN Edwardian Austro-Hungarian 18-carat gold purse is set to go on sale in Bridport. The two-colour yellow and white gold…

Stunt riders, action horses, livestock and live music awaits attendees Pictures: Dorset County Show

Thrills, spills and country skills: Dorset County Show returns this September

THE biggest weekend event in the county calendar is returning later this year with a whole host of events…