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Animal magic at North Cadbury Primary

It’s not every day you get to meet an armadillo at school. Or a python, pygmy owl or giant…

Great effort by Wessex Morris Men

Dancers and musicians from Dorset’s longest-established Morris team have raised more than £500 for the School-In-A-Bag charity. Wessex Morris Men,…

A marathon fundraising effort for The Red Cross at St Nicholas Primary

Congratulations to the pupils and staff of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Henstridge. All pupils in each…

Carymoor Environmental Trust creates new habitats for nightingales

Local nature conservation charity Carymoor Environmental Trust is undertaking a new project to create a habitat for the endangered…

Fern Brook Solar Farm falls flat

Proposals for a 33.06 hectare solar farm east of the Gillingham Southern Extension with access off the B3081 at…

High praise for Sturminster volunteer

On Tuesday January 18, the High Sheriff of Dorset, Mr Michael Dooley, visited Sturminster Newton High School to present…

Birds keepers urged to remain vigilant after first case of bird flu transmission to people

Following the first confirmed case of bird flu in a human, in the south west of England, the UK…

The vet’s role in preventative health planning continues to grow

The role of the farm vet has evolved over generations. Traditionally, vets like James Herriot, were largely treating sick…

Pacy river for Gillingham anglers

Gillingham AA 5th Winter Championship. River Stour from Deepwater to Highbridge. (20 pegs) The fifth round of the winter championship…

Mindful cafes offer more than just a cup of tea

Do you or someone you love live with memory loss dementia? If so, a warm welcome awaits you at…