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Flash flooding devastates Sherborne’s Old Yarn Mill

Businesses in Sherborne’s old Yarn Mill face uncertain future after devastating floods, but the community rallies to support recovery efforts ‘I think I have lost...

Wyatt Homes’ Blandford-Pimperne development approved

‘Sad day for democracy’ as planners ignore neighbourhood plans and approve development on AONB, outside Blandford bypass It was ‘a sad day for local democracy,’...

Steve’s Goodwood quarter century

Presented with Motorsport UK’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, the ‘legless marshal’ looks back at 25 years at Goodwood and calls himself lucky “Give me Goodwood...

Travelling 11,000 miles from Sturminster Newton to … Bridport

In a journey of oddly familiar exploration, Cllr Pauline Batstone is on the other side of the world visiting old names with very new...

Cat Harris – the first female show secretary at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

New secretary and West End events pro Cat Harris is set to inject fresh energy into the show, while keeping its agricultural heart and...

Kingston Maurward College and The Open University Partner Up for Enhanced Skills Training in Dorset

In a significant step towards upgrading Dorset's educational offerings, Kingston Maurward College is teaming up with The Open University (OU) to enrich local skills...

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Oh good, it’s mud season again

It finally rained, it’s autumn eventing season – and for Jess Rimmer it’s a fresh reminder that eventers are never quite satisfied Right – I...