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Dorset one of worst counties for raptor persecution, says RSPB,after poisoned birds are found

Following the successful prosecution of a Dorset gamekeeper for rural crimes, Andrew Livingston spoke to the RSPB about the scale of the issue At the...

We’re shortlisted – NMA2023’s Regional Publication of the Year!

On the top of winning Digital Magazine of the Year last month - which was a total surprise, as we hadn't entered anything –...

Blandford’s Crown Meadows plan – an act of philanthropy or a Trojan horse?

PLANS to site up to 40 caravans as temporary homes for Ukrainian refugees on land known locally as Crown Meadows on the western boundaries...

The art of the Red House

Edwina Baines had an exclusive tour of the art inside the UK’s best new architect-designed house, The Red House. The winner of the Royal Institute...

The Bridge Street fire

Roger Guttridge has personal memories of the fire which destroyed Harding’s newsagent’s shop at Sturminster Newton in 1956 One of my most vivid childhood memories...

Anyone that sings a bit of country has my heart’ – Dorset Island Discs

As event organiser at the Turnpike Showground, shepherd Bonnie Cradock is facing a doubly busy spring, thanks to one over-excited fun-loving ram Bonnie Cradock rolls...

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A love of Plymouth Argyle

Owners’ Day successfully dodged downpours, and Chris Wald shares life behind the scenes at Tizzard Racing – from flat caps to a favourite horse Despite...

5 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Dorset This Autumn

As the nights draw in, it can be easy to just curl up on the sofa and wait for winter to arrive. However, autumn...

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