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Villagers unite to save their pub

Villagers in Piddletrenthide have launched an ambitious campaign to raise thousands of pounds to buy The Piddle Inn and…

Landlords hail ‘fair’ licence conditions

The landlords of a Shaftesbury pub has thanked supporters after they helped win a ‘fair and balanced outcome’ at…

The Real Cure now adding a great deal of spice to your life

By Miranda Robertson A Shaftesbury couple are enjoying yet more accolades for their charcuterie – with two stars in the…

NEW: Undercover Restaurant Reviewer

When it comes to restaurant or food recommendations, Wincanton rarely pops up with a suggestion. But now I can…

You’ve got Great Taste, and here’s a prize to prove it

By Miranda Robertson newsdesk@blackmorevale.net Several Blackmore Vale producers have triumphed in the Great Taste Awards – including a prized three stars…

Paul crowned champion of sausages

Q: What happened when Ludlow butcher Paul Buttling won an award that recognised his sausages as the best in…

The Antelope Inn in Hazelbury Bryan

Welcome to The Antelope Inn. I recently had the opportunity to chat to its owner Alasdair Warren,…

Green team celebrating great first year

An environmental group is celebrating a great first year after planting 250 trees and making 200 bottles of apple…

Handy tips to cut down on food waste

Reduce your food waste, help combat climate change and save money! At a time when we’re all trying to play…

Nick’s foodbank run is in the bag

If you were walking along the trailway on Saturday February 20, you may have been passed by a man…