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AI gives a hoot about Dorset’s baby barn owls

Barn owl chicks are surprisingly noisy. Now, thanks to a project based in Dorset, their hissing chatter might be the key to protecting them...

Step into autumn with a new dance class for the over 60s

Artsreach, in partnership with Pavilion Dance South West, is launching a weekly dance class this autumn, specially designed for people over 60 living in...

Matt’s mountain to climb

Diagnosed at 47, Matt Riggs is tackling a 45km Inca Trail trek with Parkinson’s for company, one high-altitude step at a time ‘I was expecting...

Step forward, Stalbridge

With six vacant seats and only five councillors currently in post, Stalbridge Town Council is calling on residents and local workers to step forward...

Respite break proves just the tonic for Lynsey and her mum

As a retired registered nurse, Lynsey was used to being busy and dependable, but after years of caring for her mum, Flo, at home,...

Lendology loans helping Dorset households cut carbon and costs

A family’s decision to cut their carbon footprint has seen their home leap from an EPC Band D to Band A – and they...

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Seeing the flip side – Toots the groom

After a last-minute change of plans, eventer Toots Bartlett swapped boots this month – and found herself watching helplessly from the sidelines March turned out...

Hinton Workspace to host Business Expo

North Dorset businesses are invited to connect, collaborate and grow at the Hinton Workspace Business Expo on Wednesday 12th November – a one-day celebration...