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Milborne to be wild with US blues band

Touring the UK this autumn, The Hitman Blues Band will be playing in venues as far flung as Glasgow, London,...

Old boys SongSmithS are having a blast

The SongSmithS, one of the ‘oldest boy bands in Dorset’ have released their inaugural album, Pearl and the Cat, after...

Agents’ gift for Friends

The first of many donations from new Sherborne estate agents Tower Wills was presented to the Friends of Yeatman Hospital....

It’s full steam ahead for show in 2022

Steam fair fans who were left bitterly disappointed after two years of cancellations are celebrating its welcome return next year....

How to ensure wildlife goes on after your own passing

Dorset Wildlife Trust has announced a new partnership with Farewill, a provider of free online will writing services. The trust’s...

Nine volunteers start for Home-Start: Could you be next?

Nine new volunteers have just completed their Home-Start preparation course, having received training in active listening, safeguarding children, boundaries when...

It’s no Secret: Ben’s a fundraising ace

A 13-year-old Sherborne student has smashed not only his target hours for his Duke of Edinburgh award – he has...

Scholarship honour for rising music star Tom

An exceptional teenage musician from Sturminster Marshall has won the 2021 Dee Butterfield Scholarship for Young People and plans to...

Alfred the Great: Podcast picks up best in UK award

We all love This is Alfred – Shaftesbury’s excellent daily podcast. Now a panel of radio experts have agreed, pronouncing...

Restoration project ensures there’s no trouble at mill

The water wheel at Lordsmead Mill in Mere will once again be driven by the River Shreen on its way...