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Mind the gap – why North Dorset needs a technical college

No skills, no STEM, no jobs: without local training, North Dorset risks becoming a housing corridor with no future for its young people When the...

Child Okeford Art Trail returns

Now in its fifth year, the Child Okeford Art Trail returns this August Bank Holiday with an inspiring line-up of 22 artists and craftspeople...

A village shop in spirit – a service station in scale

North Dorset CPRE’s Rupert Hardy visits Hawtree & Sons Riverside Garage – the family business that’s busily defining rural retail After the brief COVID-era reprieve,...

Spring Rolls and Smiles at The Malthouse Residential Care Home

Residents at The Malthouse Residential Care Home in Gillingham Dorset enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food and laughter on Thursday 24th July, thanks to...

Classic & Supercar Sunday – the biggest line up yet

Get ready — Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest, baddest automotive celebration yet. Expect a glorious exhibition...

Time to untwin the nonsense?

Quick question: does anyone remember voting on whether Bournemouth should be symbolically married to Netanya in Israel? No? Me neither. But here we are...

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Triumphs and Tough Decisions for Toots

Toots Bartlett reflects on the highs and hurdles of the 2023 eventing season, with decisions to make about her talented horses’ futures And just like...

Hinton Workspace to host Business Expo

North Dorset businesses are invited to connect, collaborate and grow at the Hinton Workspace Business Expo on Wednesday 12th November – a one-day celebration...