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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...

Meet Your Local: The Fleur de Lys in Cranborne

This month we’ve been chatting to Matt and Emily who run the Fleur de Lys in the village of Cranborne, a welcoming 17th century...

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Stable lunch

Weird weather means the mares are still out, and the Glanvilles Stud team had to magic up a pop-up restaurant, says Lucy Procter The warm...

Angela Rebecca Teasdale

5th October 1976 – 14th December 2025 Angie passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 14th December, aged 49 years. Devoted wife to Roger, proud...

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