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Flowers power from Poundbury Gardens to Kingfisher Ward

Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester, part of The Gardens Group of three garden centres (which includes Castle Gardens in Sherborne,…

Farmers count cost of raw materials

By Barbara Cossins Founder of Love Local Trust Local I went out to see the combines yesterday as they started work in…

Ballet Under The Stars charity dress rehearsal inspires a new generation

A wonderful opportunity for aspiring dancers to attend a dress rehearsal of Ballet Under The Stars at Hatch House…

60 seconds with… Queen Bee, Paula Carnell

From artist to global naturopathic bee expert and consultant to the unique Beezantium at The Newt at Hadspen House,…

A sentimental journey

Can anyone ever resist an exclusive line up of restored vintage vehicles? The Sherborne Historic Vehicle Rally is back on…

Women’s rugby team open day invitation

North Dorset Women’s Rugby team are hosting an open evening next week to welcome new players. The women’s team re-formed…

School celebrates Leavers’ successes

Pupils, parents, old girls and staff at Hanford School have come together to celebrate the end of the school…

Sheep shorn but fleece is worthless

by Tria Stebbing A busy week in the field as we finally got hold of the shearer to come and…

Summer colours and flavours

As we have had some beautiful weather recently, and I’m ever hopeful it will continue, I’ve put together a…

Food crops ploughed in as worker shortages bite

A shortage of labour is causing huge problems for farmers and the UK hospitality industry. Every week British farmers have…