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Get Set for Stur’s annual Half Marathon and 5k

This year’s Sturminster Newton Half Marathon –organised by the Dorset Doddlers – takes place on Sunday 6th August. The race starts at 10.30am in...

From Thornford Primary to King Power Stadium!

A team of pupils from Thornford Primary School is celebrating after making it to the national finals of the Pokemon Primary School’s Cup! The Year...

It’s Sturminster Newton Art Week!

Introducing the Artists…This month sees the return of Sturminster Newton Art week! Now in it’s third year, it runs from 15th to 23rd July....

The Pinwheel Galaxy

The BV’s astrophotographer Rob Nolan is back – and counting the days to those long winter nights Apologies if you missed me last month, hopefully...

The best accessible gardens in Dorset

Employ My Ability offers vocational training for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Maddie Walters worked on her journalism with the aim...

Grant allows AGE UK to rally befriending efforts in Shaftesbury

Thanks to a recent grant, AGE UK North, South & West Dorset is now actively seeking volunteers to join their befriending service in the...

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The grass that’s too green

Ever-hopeful of an end to the wet weather, Lucy Procter has her work cut out with poached fields and the dangers of spring grazing Wet...

Wake up!

I often write about food production in this unstable world, and today’s world news only reinforces the message. I’m writing this on the last...