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Festive fun, community spirit and plenty to see and do

Christmas in Sturminster Newton is always a busy time – and this year’s line-up is full of great reasons to wrap up, head out...

Gillingham Singers set to premiere new choral work

Following a sell-out performance of Fauré’s Requiem in May, accompanied by Concordia Strings and David Grierson, the Gillingham Singers return this month with something...

Blandford & Sturminster Men’s Hockey Club – back with a bang

It’s been a fast-paced comeback for Blandford Men’s Hockey Club. Once it was a thriving side with three teams and a strong presence in...

The rise of the suspicious wax jacket man

Hello BV – long-time reader, first-time Grumbler here. I’m actually an avid fan of the excellent Dorset Insider, being a long-time parish councillor myself:...

Can you balance Dorset Council’s budget?

Dorset residents are being invited to try their hand at balancing the county’s books through a new online simulator launched by Dorset Council this...

Leweston School Celebrates 135 Years With A New Strategic Alliance

Leweston School in Sherborne has marked its 135th anniversary by announcing a new strategic alliance with Concept Education and the Catholic Schools’ Trust, a...

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Point to Point returns to Badbury Rings in November

After nearly two years kicking our heels with no Point to Points it’s finally time to pull on your wellies, don coats and jumpers...

How the seasons in Blackmore Vale change your daily commute

Most drivers treat country lanes the same year-round, but Blackmore Vale's seasonal shifts demand different approaches to stay safe. From summer's dust clouds to...

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