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From rural countryside to critical care: Cllr Jane Somper’s massive job

Tackling many of Dorset’s challenges, most people are unaware of the importance, scope and complexity of Jane’s multi-faceted role Since 2019, Jane Somper has been...

Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

The 39th Volunteers’ Week runs from 1st to 7th June, joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across the country in recognising the contribution...

Do I have to work a bank holiday?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: “ I recently started a new job which I enjoy, but my...

Village shops fighting back

A long time supporter (and judge!) of Dorset’s village shops, North Dorset CPRE chairman Rupert Hardy visits Child Okeford’s success story COVID was kind to...

Dorset County Show raises £8,960 for farming charities

The Dorset County Show has successfully raised £8,960 to support two local farming charities, with both the Dorset Farming Community Network (FCN) and the...

Come browse in Stur – there’s always something to see and do

SturAction sprang a surprise on John Romans on 31st March at the 1855 late night shopping – he found himself the guest of honour,...

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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...

Packed meeting over Stratton’s missing bus service

Stratton’s lack of a bus service drew a packed audience of around 45 people to the village hall on 17th September, showing the strength...