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Understanding the lessons from grief

Gordon Fong looks back at a year of loss that left his family stunned – and shares what he has learned about coping when...

The rise of the North Dorset Rugby Senior Ladies Team

Women’s contact sport is on the rise – and the North Dorset Rugby Club Women’s Team is having quite a moment, says Mel Mitchell Back...

In praise of festive spices

Don’t deny yourself this year – our seasonal treats often come with a whole host of health benefits, says nutritional therapist Karen Geary It’s the...

Tips for surviving Christmas

It’s not always the most wonderful time of the year. Mental health blogger Melissa Boyle has some reminders for those who find it more...

Frankincense and more at Neal’s Yard

Global brand Neal’s Yard Remedies has its home in Gillingham – with many ingredients grown here in Dorset. Rachael Rowe reports As thoughts naturally turn...

Recruit Vitamin D to help win the war against winter bugs

Everyone in the UK should take vitamin D as a supplement – nutritional therapist Karen Geary explains what, how and why In the UK, the...

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No lions were harmed in the making of this safari …

From racing clubs to Pony Club safaris, it’s been tours with tea and snoozy foals (and sausage rolls) for Doug Procter, with one final...

Benefits, visas and British jobs: the Reform UK plan

September has been an extremely busy month for the party, with our annual conference in Birmingham, a number of key policy announcements, and the...