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DocBike annual ride out raises more than £8,000

DocBike’s annual motorcycle ride out on Saturday 21st September was a huge success, raising more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity. DocBike Regional Leads...

Dorset beavers

Beavers became extinct in the UK in the 16th century when they were hunted for their fur and meat. They were extinct in Dorset...

Need funding for a community project? Dorset Council can help

Voluntary and community groups across Dorset are invited to apply for the latest round of the Community and Culture Project Fund. Managed by Dorset...

A final ultra for faith

In a quiet corner of Dorset, Eric Jager, 68, embarked on his most challenging run ever – a self-organised 72-kilometre journey, passing 25 churches...

Gillingham Sixth Form: ready for anything

Gillingham Sixth Form is an inclusive learning environment which promotes academic resilience and personal development. Our students are ambitious and socially responsible, and they...

Gillingham Singers shine with Tenors Unlimited

A garden mowing session on a warm summer’s day was interrupted by the ping of an email on my phone. Delighted for any interruption,...

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January is a tough month to be motivated

At the start of the year, each horse has a plan laid out for the coming season and the building work begins, says eventer...

Have an evening out and feel better for it

The Exchange is offering a powerful programme of theatre this autumn, visiting ancient Greece, the centre of the Roman Empire and Nuremberg 1590.Starting with...