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A trip down memory lane rekindles military memories for Grovelands resident

A trip down memory lane rekindles military memories for Grovelands resident A chance mention of an abandoned Dorset village sparked a flood of long-buried...

Hundreds expected for the Stur Half

More than 400 runners are set to take part in the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon on Sunday 3rd August. Organised by the Dorset Doddlers...

Sunshine, ukuleles and cream teas: Spetisbury Station Summer Tea Party a sweet success

The sun shone kindly on Spetisbury Station Project’s Summer Tea Party on 13th July, helping to make the event another memorable success. Guests relaxed in...

Children’s ballet magic arrives at Hatch House

This summer, a brand-new event is set to introduce young audiences to the magic of ballet. On Thursday 24th July, Hatch House will host...

Rural rescue and hard lessons | The Dorset Insider

I got a call to help break into a neighbour’s home this week. George was elderly, not in the best of health, and his...

From borne to Billingsgate

Once a trade secret and loved by the UK’s top chefs, world-class trout from Dorset’s quiet Winterborne valley are being championed by a local...

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Polo’s back in the saddle

Sally Cooper looks beyond 1980s Jilly Cooper to polo’s fast-paced, bruising but surprisingly inclusive world, with rare gender equality The recent wave of publicity for...

5 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Dorset This Autumn

As the nights draw in, it can be easy to just curl up on the sofa and wait for winter to arrive. However, autumn...

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