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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Celebrates Successful 5K Twilight Shift Event at Henstridge Airfield

For the third consecutive year, the life-saving charity Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance held its 5K Twilight Shift on Saturday, 6th July, and what...

Local author triumphs at glittering UK Sports Book Awards

Sam Peters wins Best Sports Writing Award for his acclaimed book Concussed, an impactful investigation into sports brain injuries Local author and former journalist Sam...

Alex, master and champion of the world…

From mocking the game to becoming a world champion: Alex Kley’s record-breaking achievements all started in a Dorset village hall When I was 13, of...

Dorset’s affordable housing crisis?

Dorset CPRE conference criticises government targets, calling for 1,300 homes a year and increased investment in social rent to meet local needs The provision of...

What is the future for North Dorset’s churches?

Rachael Rowe looks at the perilous state of many English churches – especially small village churches ‑ and the struggles to preserve them More than...

Sir David congratulates images of school’s snake v frog drama

Local wildlife photographer is praised by Sir David Attenborough after thrilling snake-frog encounter on school Stour Valley Nature Reserve trip Kate Fry works at The...

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‘We marvelled at her natural maternal instinct’

A complicated foaling left the newborn orphaned, but with medicines and good husbandry we found a foster mare, says Lucy Procter. January is a significant...

A little cheer on a gloomy day

Victoria Sturgess has a clutch of comic classics to remind us that misfortune, misunderstanding and absurdity make great entertainment Let us use the coming of...

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