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Are you tough enough to take on the 2022 cycle ride’s new 75 mile ‘Challenging’ Route?

Shaftesbury Rotary Club are delighted to announce that their hugely popular charitable fundraiser, the North Dorset Cycle Ride, will be back again in May...

Is your car ‘winterised’? Do you know the icy road rules?

Voice of the Blue Light: Monthly news from the North Dorset Police Team. This month - Sturminster Newton’s PCSO Mandy Robinson Driving in the winter has...

Bringing Stur back to life

You wouldn’t believe the work that goes into making the heart of the Blackmore Vale a vibrant town, says Pauline Batstone. The start of a...

A sticky moment | Tales From The Vale

A sticky moment Right, the Editor’s asked me to put something funny in this issue. ‘Our 12,000 subscribers will be a bit down as we...

The Seven Sisters

There have been so few clear nights this past month, Astrophotography is becoming a challenging task! Hopefully as the temperatures continue to drop we’ll...

Stairway to Heaven | Tales From The Vale

A young girl grows Among the students to whom I teach the guitar is a 10 year old called Laura. She is an utter delight. Laura...

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Is this the ultimate pony?

Is the Connemara simply the best pony? Local breeder Kate Walters explains their appeal and introduces a couple of Connemara superstars The Connemara is a...

December jobs in the flower garden

From clearing beds to sowing seeds and preparing dahlias for the cold months, Pete Harcom has plenty of jobs to get your patch winter-ready November...