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More support for women in rural communities in Dorset

A Dorset charity for women, The Water Lily Project, has launched a new initiative to help disadvantaged women and particularly those in rural areas...

The Dorset Nerdle

The word game Wordle went viral within weeks. Now two Dorset families have created Nerdle - a maths equivalent that’s destined for stardom, says...

Nocturin ‘Noc’ Lacey-Clarke Conservative councillor in Blandford |  Dorset Island Discs

“I grew up in poverty and was bullied at school” Nocturin ‘Noc’ Lacey-Clarke, 35, is a Conservative councillor in Blandford. He is not your average...

Trustees Wanted | Sturfit (Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre)

Can you fit in? The leisure centre in Sturminster Newton has been sucessfully run as a not-for-profit charity by Sturfit for over 15 years. It...

Brad highly commended at estate agent ‘Oscars’ awards

Brad Hansford, Meyers Estate Agent for Shaftesbury, was awarded ‘highly commended’ for New Agency of the Year at the prestigious awards. From an entry list...

Five bikes, 50 ladies, 2,000 miles

The Ladies of St Greg’s Primary School in Marnhull are soon to undertake a mammoth challenge: spin bike 2000 miles in 24 hours. For...

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A love of Plymouth Argyle

Owners’ Day successfully dodged downpours, and Chris Wald shares life behind the scenes at Tizzard Racing – from flat caps to a favourite horse Despite...

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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