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Charlie North-Lewis: from the Stray Cats to Tivoli Theatre via BAFTA …

You can’t interview Charlie without a steady stream of name-dropping – his long and winding career is a musical tour through 40 years of...

The call of the charcoal

Jim Bettle of Dorset Charcoal makes his living from an ancient craft, fuelling his passion for a more sustainable country. Tracie Beardsley reports Jim Bettle’s...

What’s so great about the dawn chorus, anyway?

Wildlife writer Jane Adams grew up in the suburbs, and vividly recalls the first time she shared her morning tea with the waking birds In...

Small shop, big heart, long week

The Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton is a new breed of community service, offering food and practical help to those who are struggling Tucked away...

Breathtaking views are a farmer’s nightmare

Dorset’s ancient hill forts may offer stunning views to their thousands of visitors, but they bring a challenge for farmers. By Andrew Livingston With the...

Why Dorset is becoming a no-go area for disposable barbecues

Banned in Dorset on council land, disposable barbecues still pose an ever-increasing fire and environmental risk. Rachael Rowe reports The fires that tore through Wareham...

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Grand National hopes and bargain buys

From winter floods to first past the post, Chris Wald sees perseverance paying off as the Tizzard team looks ahead to Cheltenham and Aintree We...

The Attention Economy: How Digital Industries Compete for Your Free Time

Nothing online seems to cost much any more, yet the companies giving it away are worth more than ever. That contradiction has a straightforward...

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