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October’s issue – read all about it …

This month’s issue is a delightful mix of everything – think of it as a sweet tin full of buttons. Somerset Confidential investigated the case...

Dr. Jane Goodall (1934–2025): the Dorset girl who changed the world – and never stopped fighting for it

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and lifelong advocate for the natural world, has passed away at the age of 91. Known for her groundbreaking...

Win Green to Tollard Royal … and back again | 6.3 miles

This is a lovely new variation on one of our favourite old walks – we took almost three hours to slowly enjoy what is...

Dig, Dispute and Dorset’s Future | BV podcast

Planning battles, Saxon skeletons, public transport woes and a fox-hunting fallout – this month’s podcast covers 1,300 years of rural life, and why the...

Wimborne Food Festival sizzles despite the drizzle

Wimborne’s growing reputation as a foodie destination took centre stage last weekend as the town hosted its second annual Food Festival – a lively...

Why Dorset must push back

Rupert Hardy from North Dorset CPRE explains why Dorset’s Local Plan Consultation matters – and how best to stop some of the worst housing...

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Return to the ring

The equestrian summer season has been resoundingly normal this year – Sally Cooper spoke to competitors at the County Show to see why they...

Why AI-Driven Entertainment Works Best in Short Sessions

The past 12 months in technology have been defined by AI. In 2025, it sat in an odd middle ground. No longer just a...

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