Category: Dorset community news

The 2026 Love Local, Trust Local Awards are officially open!

This year marks our fifth celebration of the amazing food, farming and craftsmanship that makes Dorset so special.Dorset leads the way when it comes...

Young chefs impress at Rotary Youth competitions

Rotary’s 2026 Youth Competitions launched in style with the Young Chef event, supported by the Rotary Clubs of Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and Blandford. Held...

The constancy of change

Change arrives daily – often overwhelming, sometimes hopeful – and when it does, being heard can make all the difference, says Jon Sloper involves change...

Roman Society award for east Dorset volunteers

The East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) has received the prestigious Britannia Award from the Roman Society, recognising their ‘outstanding voluntary contribution to Roman archaeology...

£10,000 Sherborne Prize for Travel Writing unveils 2026 shortlist

The prestigious new Sherborne Prize for Travel Writing, launched with a remarkable £10,000 award, has revealed its first-ever shortlist – a six-strong line-up that...

Railway 200 exhibition train steams into Corfe Castle this February

A travelling exhibition celebrating 200 years of railway history is set to visit Corfe Castle this February – and it promises to be an...

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The end of the season

The end of the season allows time for reflection and learning – and a couple of weeks off for the four-legged members of the...