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Ladies leading the way

The Blackmore Vale recognised the achievements of two of its leading ladies recently, with the election of Cllr Sharon…

One man and his shed

They say, ‘every man deserves a shed’ – a bolthole, a place to think, a sanctuary. For Peter Thompson,…

Sky’s the limit for Tilly

Damerham’s Tilly Shepherd, 26, made a 10,000-foot skydive to raise money for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, three years…

Mystery tree poisonings

That’s the question posed by Dorset Council, which says there has been an increase in damage to its trees…

Inspiring photographers and gardeners

A stunning backdrop of specimen trees and shrubs, striking perennials and elegant ornamental grasses makes Knoll Gardens the perfect…

100 years of caring in Cary

Celebrating their centenary, members of Castle Cary and Ansford Women’s Institute planted a rowan tree in Fairfield. They then…

Bruton School for Girls to close after 122 years

Often described as Enid Blyton’s Mallory Towers with its ivy clad exterior, the charming and much-loved Bruton School for…

Your Platinum Jubilee Moments

We had a wonderful jubilee weekend to celebrate the HRH Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, did you? Looking at some…

60 seconds with… Charlie & Chloe Luxton

Charlie and Chloe Luxton never stop… laughing. With a portfolio of successful businesses between them, they still find time…

Strong entry in marathon event

The Dorset Doddlers’ had a huge entry in both the marathon and relay races when they held the North…