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Can Deepest Books hit their £111,000 charity goal?

Deepest Books, renowned for celebrating the rich heritage of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset, is nearing its ambitious goal of raising £111,000 for local charities...

Dorset’s links to London’s Science Secrets

Discover London’s hidden science gems with Rachael Rowe’s new guidebook to offbeat sites perfect for curious minds and history lovers If you’re looking for something...

From the South Coast to the Deep South in search of the real Elvis

Dorset author Lorraine Gibson takes a Memphis journey as she explores Elvis Presley’s life through his iconic – and shocking – fashion A really comprehensive...

Local author triumphs at glittering UK Sports Book Awards

Sam Peters wins Best Sports Writing Award for his acclaimed book Concussed, an impactful investigation into sports brain injuries Local author and former journalist Sam...

Wimborne Minster through time

A final tribute: Roger Guttridge’s last literary journey as his words and Barry Cuff’s images take us on a stroll through the town’s past My...

FOLDE. Officially the Best Indie Bookshop in the South West

From neighbours to award-winning booksellers, FOLDE’s founders transform their dream into a literary haven at the top of Gold Hill ‘I just want to say...

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The Pony Club, How do I join?

Many of us have been in lockdown for some time, let`s get out in the fresh air! The Easter Holidays are nearly here.  Is it...

When gardens can become lifeboats

With cuckoos gone and insects vanishing, Neil Walker believes towns like Sherborne are unexpected sanctuaries for wildlife pushed out of farmland For most of us,...

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