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Twisted Cider farm has expansion plans approved, despite objections

Almost two years after a fire destroyed their building, Twisted Cider have received planning permission for a bigger, more diverse operations base. Dorset Council has...

Why should we create a business culture of volunteering?

The benefits of a volunteering policy are far wider than simply ‘giving back’ and ESG work, says Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber Hello and...

UK agriculture feels the squeeze as the war in Ukraine hits home

Many are talking about the atrocities in Ukraine - but UK farmers are already fearing the repercussions of the war in Europe’s largest granary,...

Entry dates are announced for the Love Local Trust Local Awards 2022

As the Love Local, Trust Local Awards enters its third season, founder Barbara Cossins is excited to announce the launch of the 2022 Awards Though...

Staglers – a ‘bone-a fido’ business…

When Biscuit the family terrier wouldn’t leave an old antler alone, John and Sandra Palmer-Snellin spotted a new eco-business venture opportunity. John Palmer-Snellin had a...

Wessex Electrical installs ‘23 football fields’ of solar panels at Clayesmore School

Clayesmore School has now seen the completion of a large solar PV system installation by Shaftesbury’s Wessex Electrical. The firm installed 790 PV panels...

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21-year-old jockey Alice Procter faces spinal injury after fall

After Alice’s devastating fall at Cartmel racecourse, her dad Doug Procter talks to editor Laura Hitchcock about living every parent’s nightmare I hadn’t spoken to...

Dorchester: Then & Now

A ROMANTIC STORY - EXTRAORDINARY DISCLAIMER FROM COMTE DE VERE. Southern Times and Dorset County Herald - Saturday 19 October 1901 We have received from a...