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Smedmore House open day in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust

Smedmore House, one of Dorset’s finest Georgian manor houses, is holding an open day in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust on Sunday 25th September...

Space Inflaters has lift off!

Gillingham’s largest charity has opened Space Inflaters, Dorset’s new inflatable play centre in the old Legends Building. The not-for-profit team behind Riversmeet already run the...

We went to the Country Dog Show

Sunday, which oddly seems to be the way this summer, was gloriously sunny as we headed down towards the coast, to join Margaret Green...

Open Garden at Springhead Trust

Springhead on Wednesday 10th August. Explore the picturesque lakeside garden with its chalk stream, natural springs, wooden boardwalk and bridges, and the wonderful views...

Local fundraisers are back in action, adding to their £100k for Julia’s House

In April 2004, a group of local ladies decided to form a group with the aim of raising money for local charities and good...

Running up the hill. A lot.

Two local men have been training to run up Everest – right here in Dorset. The challenge is set for August, and they hope...

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Calmer days on the stud

Holidays for racehorses, the quiet season at the stud … but Lucy Procter is juggling the complexities of artificial insemination delivery Summer holidays are here...

Dorset Council budget relies on Council Tax to fund rising care costs

Dorset Council has published its draft budget proposals for 2026/27, revealing that the majority of new spending on social care and services will be...

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