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Strode College lecturer James Arlett, passed away in January last year

History event exploring The Crusades to be held in memory of Strode College expert

A ONE-DAY history conference in Glastonbury will focus on one of the most turbulent periods in history – the…

Mel B, second from right, has sparked renewed rumours of a Spice Girls appearance at Glastonbury 2024

Mel B sparks rumours of Spice Girls Glastonbury appearance… Again!

RUMOURS of a Spice Girls reunion – potentially at Glastonbury – have once again surfaced after comments made by…

The FUEL programme returns to Wiltshire after successful activities in 2023. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Free Easter holidays activities running across Wiltshire: How to register

YOUNG people can enjoy free activities in Wiltshire during the Easter holidays as the successful FUEL programme returns for…

Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will top the bill on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2024. Picture: Paul Jones

Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA for Glastonbury 2024: Full list of confirmed acts

THE first line-up poster for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival has been released – including headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay and…

Hilary Bradt in Madagascar, 2018. Picture: C Hampstead.

Hilary Bradt: award-winning travel guide publisher speaks ahead of Sherborne Lit fest

AN AWARD-winning travel guide publisher speaks ahead of her appearance at the Sherborne Travel Writing festival. Hilary…

Amy-Jane Beer won the 2023 Wainwright Prize for Best Nature Writing.

The Last Interview with… Dr Amy-Jane Beer

THE naturalist and writer on winning the Wainwright Prize and struggling with the menopause ahead of her talk at…

Wincanton History Day in 2023 was hailed a big success

History day will celebrate Wincanton’s rich past

WINCANTON will take a step back in time during the upcoming history day. The event, which follows a successful inaugural…

Sani Valley Lodge, South Africa

Vale around the world: Blandford, Australia and Manston, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

AROUND the world, there are towns and villages with the same names as places within the Vale.

How Dorset has been celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

IN February, the world comes together to mark LGBTQ+ History Month – and Dorset is no different. The theme this…

Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival

AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…