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Brucellosis and imported dogs

By Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice. Brucella is a family of bacteria which infect the reproductive system of mammals. Different species…

Tasty twist on a festive favourite

By Rebecca Vincent. This recipe is a little festive offering that can be made in advance ready for the big…

Colourful history of oranges and lemons

By Sally Gregson. The arrival in northern Europe of citrus fruits is a history of shanties and legends – of…

How to bring light into the garden

By Sally Gregson. At this dark time of the year, it is a natural human instinct to value light and…

Lowry print sells for £3,200

GREAT prices were achieved at Acreman St Antiques Auction’s November sale. Prices included £3,200 for an L S Lowry signed…

Vintage wines in Interiors auction

DUKE’S Auctioneers, Dorchester, is holding its last auction of 2022 on 15 December at 10.30am. Interiors auctions have become a…

Ariel 99 and not out

A 1923 Ariel 9 Chummy motor car, one of just a couple in existence, has been consigned to the…

Celebrity artist’s visit

THE Gryphon School in Sherborne has been delighted to host a visit from celebrity painter Adebanji Alade. Adebanji (right) is…

Fairplay the watchword at tag rugby tournament

PUPILS from across North Dorset took part in a tag rugby tournament hosted at Sherborne Primary School. Teams of Year…

Panto is sell-out

WIDOW Twankee was played by Jon Noble (pictured) when Mere Amateur Dramatic Society staged four sell-out performances of A…