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A Dorset Victorian thriller with a twist

Lovers of historical murder mysteries will enjoy this exquisitely researched tale of dark goings-on set in Victorian Dorset and told in the vernacular of...

Local boy Freddie Gingell tipped for success after poignant first win as he turns 16

Amateur jockey Freddie Gingell, from Mere, celebrated his first ever winner under Rules just a month after turning 16 at his local track, Wincanton....

Pool closure sends shock waves

A community is devastated at radical council cutbacks ‘which will affect public mental health’, says Steve Keenan. Wimborne residents are facing loss of access to...

The Dorset Nerdle

The word game Wordle went viral within weeks. Now two Dorset families have created Nerdle - a maths equivalent that’s destined for stardom, says...

Where would you build a new Dorset town?

The increase in second homes combined with rocketing property prices in the south west mean tough decisions must be made for planners wanting to...

FREE this month – send your Valentine a message!

Valentine’s Day is coming! Last year we offered a proper old-fashioned local paper Valentines message board - we were in lockdown, we were all...

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Sara’s three-step Good Coach Guide

Riding is a constant learning curve and at some point most of us reach for the help and support of a coach. But how...

£35,000 success secures future of William Barnes Archive

Work to preserve and open up the William Barnes Archive will begin this November, following a major fundraising success by the William Barnes Society....

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