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Dorset boxer Ruby White is shortlisted for SportsAid’s prestigious One-to-Watch Award.

Seventeen-year-old boxing sensation Ruby, from Stalbridge, has been selected from around 1,000 rising stars across more than 60 different sports who have been supported...

Ruby White – WORLD CHAMPION!

Ruby White from Stalbridge has just won tonight's final in Colorado USA. Ruby becomes the first ever U19 World Boxing Champion, after defeating India’s...

The teen who went from ‘almost’ to gold

When William Saunders joined the Fun Box club at Sturminster Newton Boxing Gym five years ago, coach Shaun Weeks knew he was a future...

Learning new moves: French rugby renaissance

Inspired by legendary coach Pierre Villepreux, Clayesmore coaches return from France with a fresh approach to rugby – Sam Peters reports On a mission to...

Local author triumphs at glittering UK Sports Book Awards

Sam Peters wins Best Sports Writing Award for his acclaimed book Concussed, an impactful investigation into sports brain injuries Local author and former journalist Sam...

Alex, master and champion of the world…

From mocking the game to becoming a world champion: Alex Kley’s record-breaking achievements all started in a Dorset village hall When I was 13, of...

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The calm before the storm

Lucy Procter, co-owner of The Glanvilles Stud, shares a diary of life on a Thoroughbred stud.This month - sales foals and poo-picking after 30...

School Nurses and Healthcare Assistants | Milton Abbey School

We have exciting opportunities available to join Milton Abbey’s Health Centre as a School Nurse or as an Experienced Healthcare Assistant providing high quality...