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The village bites back

Henstridge residents launch legal challenge after Somerset Council’s actions raised questions about planning integrity and accountability We’ve written about Henstridge and its planning issues on...

Graham Dee – Mr Super Cool

A Dorset songwriter is celebrating the ‘miracle’ release of a new album on 4 April – more than 50 years after it was recorded. Mr Super Cool is the...

Dorset Council unveils bus improvement plan – but limited changes for rural North Dorset

Dorset Council has announced a new delivery plan to improve the county’s bus services and infrastructure as part of its ongoing Bus Service Improvement...

Come On Gillingham! Local ladies hockey club in national semi-final clash

This Sunday, 6th April at 2pm, all eyes will be on Gillingham School Astro as Gillingham Hockey Club hosts the semi-final of the England...

CANCELLED: 2025 Golden Age of Aviation Air Show at Compton Abbas Airfield

Aero Legends has announced the postponement of this year’s Golden Age of Aviation Air Show, which had been scheduled for 9th and 10th August...

Wessex Group raises £5,000 for Marie Curie

Wessex Group has donated £5,000 to Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, following a year of dedicated fundraising efforts. Each year, employees of...

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From Piglet to paddock topping

Doug Procter welcomes the final 2025 foal as he tackles baked paddocks, protects delicate noses and wonders if a rain dance might help That’s it!...

Winter birds to watch out for

Think winter’s a quiet time for wildlife? Hamish Murray from Dorset Wildlife Trust says otherwise – from firecrests to spoonbills, this is birdsong season After...

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