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Appeal over ‘litmus test’ bid for solar farm near Gillingham finishes

An appeal over the refusal of plans which would see a solar farm built on more than 90 acres…

Biker suffers ‘serious injuries’ in crash near Horton

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash near Horton. The incident happened on the B3078 Cranborne Road at just…

Dorchester firefighters called after barn blows over in high winds

Have you got a rickety old shed at the bottom of the garden? Well, now might be the time to…

Police release CCTV image after theft from Gillingham supermarket

Police have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to identify after a theft at a…

Dorchester Literary Festival 2022 15th – 22nd October

At this year’s Dorchester Literary Festival you have the chance to enjoy listening to a wonderful array of best-selling…

The Luxury Lampshade Company – Boutique Store Opening in Wincanton on Friday 7th October.

The Luxury Lampshade Company is an exciting new lampshade boutique in the heart of Wincanton. Every lampshade is thoughtfully…

Appeal underway over 92-acre solar farm plan near Gillingham

A green energy developer is appealing the refusal of a 92-acre solar farm between Motcombe and Gillingham in the…

Tips for assisting calving cows

Alice EJ Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health The autumn calving season is well and truly under way, and…

Close encounters with the Royals

by Ruth Kimber. The Royal Family have always been great supporters of the rural community with a keen interest in…

‘When the world around you is in mourning, sit with your flock’

“Why do you have sheep?” Last Sunday, having just moved the sheep back to their paddock, a resident out…