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Famous Matisse Fake to be auctioned

This month the Emporium received a donated fake Henri Matisse, by famous art forger Elmyr de Hory. His was a fascinating tale; the eldest son...

How will I cope with my bills?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice answers a question from the public. This Month: How to cope with the rising energy bills. Q: My energy...

Stuck in a Bubble

As it starts to get colder and autumn sets in, we astrophotographers get ready to embrace the damp dark nights and the prospect of...

The tensions behind the ‘pretty’ façade of Dorset’s villages

Yetminster is in the Sunday Times’ Top 50 Villages, but not everyone is happy about newcomers pushing-up house prices, says Paul Birbeck The Sunday Times...

Coffee and punctures Tales from the Vale

Coffee and punctures Great new coffee house in King’s Stag attached to the Green Man pub with an attractive almost Scandi-minimally-decorated interior. I was going to...

Fighting for (or with!) our footpaths

My husband looks more like Indiana Jones than a rural dog walker, always armed with secateurs to hack back bully-boy brambles and nettles or...

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William Fox-Pitt to Appear at Kingston Maurward for Exclusive Evening Event

On Tuesday, 25 February, Kingston Maurward will host an evening in conversation with one of Britain’s most successful event riders, William Fox-Pitt. The renowned...

RESIDENT MATRON | Hanford Prep School

We are seeking a kind and approachable Resident Matron to play a key role in the pastoral care of our pupils.  Please see the...