Arts & Entertainment

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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…

Dorset’s Masterchef contestant George Williams is holding a demo at the festival Picture: BBC/Plank PR

Wimborne Food Festival to serve up a huge menu of mouth-watering attractions

FOODIES will be flocking to Wimborne later this year as the town’s popular food festival returns for its second…

Jeremy Moody to be guest speaker at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

A MAN who has been praised for playing a key role in shaping agricultural policy and law for more…

Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester scoops FOURTH award of 2025

A SERIES of sculptures at a lake near Dorchester has received its fourth award in 2025 alone. Sculpture by the…

The Sherborne Open Art Exhibition opens on July 19

Submissions open now for Sherborne Open Art Exhibition

SUBMISSIONS are now being accepted for the annual Sherborne Open Art Exhibition. The display, organised by Sherborne Art Club in…

Villagers toasting the reopening of the hall Picture: Annie Noble

Community celebrates as village hall reopens with new arts series following year-long closure

A VILLAGE hall which closed for more than a year has reopened and is now a…

Alice painted her grandmother's kitchen Picture: The Gryphon School

Sherborne student’s painting chosen for prestigious Royal Academy’s exhibition

A YEAR 8 student at The Gryphon School in Sherborne has had her painting selected for the Young Artist…

Dorset County Show donates more than £15,000 to charity

TWO Dorset-based charities have received a significant boost after the Dorset County Show donated £15,938 to support their running…

Work is starting this month on the new cinema in Wincanton

EXCLUSIVE: See inside new Wincanton cinema – with work starting in days

WORK will begin in days on bringing the big screen back to Wincanton. S&B Cinemas team has secured ownership…