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When the last bank leaves town

When the last bank leaves town: rural communities must adapt to the rise of online banking and the loss of local branches Last week I...

Where has all the water come from?

From closed roads to poonamis, we know North Dorset’s flooding is getting worse – Rachael Rowe asks what’s causing it (apart from more rain) The...

Shaftesbury aid worker Eddy severely injured by kamikaze drone in Ukraine

Edward Scott has survived a drone attack while delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine, where he has been volunteering since October 2022. Sometimes, the war in...

Same bikes, new mission

Giles and Annie Henschel’s return to the Mediterranean highlights the crisis facing olive farmers and the resilience that is keeping hope alive In March 2024,...

‘We’re here to make life better’

Terry Bennett talks to West Dorset’s first Liberal Democrat MP, Edward Morello, who is still negotiating the Westminster jungle When Edward Morello walked into Westminster...

Santa sacks Stur

Sturminster Newton’s Father Christmas found the town’s gonk nativity scene so offensive he has handed back his Community Star Award Sturminster Newton’s festive decorations are...

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Winter training clinics with Jo Rimmer

Jo Rimmer combines competing with producing young horses and training riders of all ages. She’s a 5* event rider, UKCCL3 BE coach PMP and...