Bullock-proof hedge
A record 62 people competed at the recent 26th annual Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt hedge-laying competition at Babcary. The…
Hedging our bets
Over 100km of hedgerow has already been surveyed in West Dorset, but the journey has only just begun. by John…
Lessons give refugees a vital voice
Learning conversational English is a game-changer for people forced to restart their lives in a new country. Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill…
Gillingham youngster up for award after £10,000 charity effort
Will Alexander’s amazing fundraising efforts have been recognised for a national award. A DEDICATED Gillingham youngster has been nominated for…
More than 500 cards as Elsie turns 103 at Castle Cary home
A WOMAN celebrated her 103rd birthday after receiving more than 500 cards wishing her many happy returns. Elsie Lancaster, formerly…
A fond farewell to Lampshade Man
The life and achievements of Tim Hargreaves, founder of Gillingham-based lampshade manufacturer Albioncourt, are celebrated by friends and family…
17th-century home reveals its secrets
Community archaeologists uncover the remains of Stalbridge House, home to groundbreaking scientist Robert Boyle from 1644-55. Dorset Diggers Community Archaeology…
Face to face with Fiction for Fun!
Preparations are well underway for Shaftesbury’s literary festival, Fiction for Fun. Taking place next week, the inspiring festival will…
100-plus runners from seven schools in cross-country race
PUPILS from seven schools – Thornford, St Andrew’s Yetminster, Sherborne Primary, Sherborne Abbey Primary, Buckland Newton, All Saints, and…
Shaftesbury couple shocked as world’s rarest goose appears in their garden
WE all do a bit of back-garden bird spotting from our kitchen window or when out mowing the lawn….
