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Small hands making a big impact

Bingo halls to community calls – Shaftesbury’s Rotakids, a new generation of community champions, lead the charge in innovative charity work There’s a burst of...

Capturing the aurora borealis

Rob Nolan sees the breathtaking Northern Lights in Finland as his 40th birthday surprise became an unforgettable aurora adventure This month I had planned to...

Local dad walks 100km to raise money for his daughter’s rare condition

A year ago, Matt Billingsley’s daughter Edith was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic condition: ‘To say that this was devastating would of...

Hold onto your glow sticks … Salisbury Hospice Charity’s Midnight Walk is back!

Prepare to light up the city with NEON at this year’s Midnight Walk! The organisers invite you to hop, skip and groove through the...

West Dorset’s MP Ensures Banking Services Remain in Sherborne After Lloyds Closure

In a significant move for Sherborne, Chris Loder, West Dorset's MP, has successfully negotiated the establishment of a banking hub in the town. This...

Hall & Woodhouse donates a record-breaking £27,000 to good causes

At its annual Community Chest Awards in January, local family brewer Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) announced the successful recipients of grants totalling more than...

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Mama mare, here you go again

Breeding from your mare is a step many owners consider – Sara Greenwood shares the pitfalls and her experienced tips to make it work Your...

Sir Tom Stoppard, 1937-2025

PLAYWRIGHT Sir Tom Stoppard, who was born in the former Czechoslovakia in 1937, has died at the age of 88. A statement from United...