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Astrophotographer Rob Nolan captures a nebula’s chilling skull-shaped visage and suggests we wrap up for winter’s finest stargazing As we rapidly approach Christmas and the...

Are you able to offer a little help or support for Dorset’s care leavers?

Dorset Council is calling for the local community, organisations and businesses to back care-experienced young adults as they transition to adulthood.Care leavers often face...

Make Stur Sparkle 2023

EVENT CALENDAR Saturday 4th NovemberFREE PARKING ALL DAYCar & Bike Enthusiasts Station Rd9am - 12noonMeet the Trader at 1855 Sturminster Newton 10am - 12noon Thursday 9th...

Tips to trim your energy bills and get the support you need

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: ‘As winter is approaching I am getting more and more worried about...

Coming to Stur; England Boxing’s Veterans Project

England Boxing has launched a new project for veterans and Shaun Weeks of Sturminster Newton Boxing Gym has landed one of just 10 coveted...

Doddlers taking big strides towards greener racing

Now in its 33rd year, the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon is one of The Dorset Doddlers biggest – this year’s race attracted almost 350...

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Weaning a Thoroughbred Foal

It’s September, and the first lot of early foals born in February and March have turned five months and are weaned and roaming their...

Dorset has real farm-to-(school)plate potential

Free school meals made from local Dorset produce could provide healthier options, reduce food miles and support farmers, suggests Andrew Livingston In an age when...