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Category: Random 19

The Random 19 with writer Louisa Adjoa Parker

Louisa Adjoa Parker is a writer and poet of English - Ghanaian heritage who lives in Dorset. Louisa hasbeen highly commended by the Forward...

The Random 19 with world-famous sculptor Simon Gudgeon

One of our most popular columns - the one where we ask a local celebrity nineteen random questions. This month's brave guest is Simon...

The Random 19 with renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Kate Adie.

Renowned war correspondent Kate Adie CBE DL is an English journalist, author & broadcaster. She was Chief News Correspondent for BBC News between 1989...

The Random 19 with world-famous novelist Tracy Chevalier.

Tracy Chevalier FRSL is an author of 10 novels, perhaps best known for the international bestseller Girl with a Pearl Earring, a timeless modern...

The Random 19 with Mat Follas

Chef, Forager and Liqueur Maker Mat Follas. Mat won the TV series BBC MasterChef in 2009, and opened his first restaurant, The Wild Garlic in Beaminster to...

TV Judge, Private Chef & Food Writer Philippa Davis answers the Random 19 questions

Philippa Davis is private chef and food writer. She works all around the world cooking for a range of international clients including celebrities, royalty...

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Braced for foaling season

As the due dates passed, everyone at The Glanvilles Stud was on tenterhooks for the delivery of the first foal, says Lucy Procter January saw...

Is it actually climate change – or just weather with better graphics?

Dorset NFU’s Tim Gelfs asks why questioning costs, data and green policies now risks branding you a sceptic rather than sparking discussion So, is Mr...