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Simon Hoare on the murder of David Amess

I welcomed the shock, horror and outrage that greeted the vicious murder of my colleague David Amess.  The response of the public highlighted that,...

Calling all writers! Home-Start asks families to share their stories

Local families charity Home-Start South East Dorset has launched a new writing competition to encourage local families to share their stories. Some excellent prizes...

Heroic horsewoman runs the London marathon (aged 77) for the charities that saved her life

This month, Shena Kozuba-Kozubska will be running her second London Marathon. It’s likely to be even tougher than the one she did 30 years...

Dorset trials ‘sensor-based’ care to keep elderly at home

Independence is important to all of us - but as we reach a certain age or develop a medical problem and the threat of...

14yr old Ruby ‘The Pocket Rocket’ Else-White is crowned Two Time National Champion

Last weekend Stalbridge teenager Ruby Else-White competed in the England Boxing National Schools Championships, and once again was crowned champion. Twice-national champion Ruby was...

What to do with 7,000 unanswered calls to local GPs every month?

Like every general practice surgery in the NHS, Gillingham Medical Practice is under pressure. But despite the workload, the priority is always making sure...

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Hunting humans for fun

Lifelong kennelman Jeremy Whaley’s hunting narrative shifts from tradition to innovation, prioritising the hounds’ skill over the hunt’s end ‘I was deeply anti-hunting,’ says Jeremy...

Letters to the Editor November 2025

This month, I bought a pair of trousers. They are both comfy and flappy.This may not sound like headline news, but trust me –...

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