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Watch the Eagle soar

The BV’s astrophotographer Rob Nolan is back – and counting the days to those long winter nights Well, what can we say about the British...

Historic 1834 Map of Sherborne Finds New Home

A sprawling map of Sherborne, meticulously illustrated and dating back to 1834, has found a new home at the Dorset History Centre, thanks to...

Okeford Benefice welcomes its new priest

A new priest-in-charge, the Rev Andrew Gubbins, has been installed to serve the Okeford Benefice in the Blackmore Vale – comprising Child Okeford with...

Slide into Walnut Road playground; it’s open again!

The much-loved children’s playground in Walnut Road Mere has now open, thanks to the improvements made by Mere Town Council. The council received a...

Should I pay to receive a parcel?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: ‘I received an email telling me I needed to pay money in...

My favourite Dorset beach days out

This month Maddie is looking at her favourite places on the Dorset coast to visit during the summer months. In this month’s article I will...

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Endurance … and other life lessons

From jelly babies to chestnut chaos – Tamsin Doar discovers endurance riding with The Sass Queen and Sam Mowatt of The Piddle Ride With the...

Princess Royal visits Dorset riding centre championing young people

A local equestrian centre that helps young people build confidence and life skills through horses has been praised by both the Princess Royal and...