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Meet your local: ‘Ye Olde Two Brewers Inn’, Shaftesbury

This month we’ve been chatting to Chris and John Henson-Ball, the new landlords of the Ye Olde Two Brewers almost at the bottom of...

The farm where cows milk themselves!

The trend for sourcing food locally has benefited some farmers. Rachael Rowe talks to Rachael Perrett, owner of Meggy Moo’s at Park Farm in...

Olives Et Al – the best kept Festive Secret

Olives Et Al have been on the main road just outside Sturminster Newton for almost 20 years - and yet, locals still stop by...

Eat, drink and be merry – how to pair your wines this Christmas

Wine and food are a match made in heaven, and there’s no better time to learn the art of wine pairing than Christmas, when...

The chef making liqueurs in the Blackmore Vale

Mat Follas won BBC MasterChef in 2009, and opened his first restaurant, The Wild Garlic in Beaminster to notable acclaim. Mat now teaches forgaing...

Notes From An Epicurean: The king of cheeses

What Stilton should you stock for your festivities – or would another blue cheese suit you better? Simon Vernon explains what’s on offer. Christmas is...

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Braced for foaling season

As the due dates passed, everyone at The Glanvilles Stud was on tenterhooks for the delivery of the first foal, says Lucy Procter January saw...

Aldi plans new store for Sturminster Newton

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans for a new store in Sturminster Newton – and is inviting residents to have their say. The proposed...