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Nescafé serve up coffee masterclass to local care home residents

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Trinity Manor care home in Sherborne were recently treated to a live coffee masterclass…

Alpaca Adventure lands prestigious regional award

An enterprising local woman who runs an alpaca-walking business is celebrating after winning a prestigious award. Wendy Williams, who runs…

Local care home celebrates International Women’s Day

Residents and staff at West Abbey in Yeovil marked International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 by spending it…

Vale community sends tons of much-needed aid to Polish border

Tons of vital aid for the Ukraine refugee appeal have been transported to Poland thanks to donations from generous…

Scooter sells for £2,500 at Clarke’s recent auction at Semley

Clarke’s Auctions at Semley saw some strong results from their recent automobilia sale, with a rusty 1963 Lambretta LI…

Fundraising develops into labour of love for former Dorset pupils

A fundraising exercise in support of young under-privileged children in a tiny village on the other side of the…

Countdown to the Bath & West

In just 83 days, competitors from across the country will be travelling to the Bath & West Show to…

Storm Eunice finds easy target

Storm Eunice found a rather easy target at the top of the cupola on the tower of Blandford Parish…

Sherborne Abbey: unique trailblazer in Dorset’s push for net zero emissions

Sherborne Abbey is embarking on an ambitious project to update its energy supply, while remaining true to the heritage…

The Swanskin Seafarers of Sturminster

If you’ve never heard of the Swanskin Seafarers of Sturminster, that’s about to change. Thanks to a £14,000 grant from…