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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...

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...

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One man, his horse, his birds -and the spirit of freedom

Moving crowds to tears is all in a day’s work for Jonathan Marshall, the horseback falconer starring at the new Spring Countryside Show. Talking to...

Gift ideas that support the local farming community

With Christmas almost upon us, we’re all thinking about gifts for friends and family – and some of the most practical and thoughtful options...