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Art at Home raises £1,000 for farming support charity

West Dorset artist Sarah Sclater has raised £1,000 for the Farming Community Network (FCN) through her annual Art at Home exhibition, held in early...

Donation boost for mental health charity

Local charity The Brave and Determined (BAD CO) has received a £7,899 donation from NFU Mutual’s national Agency Giving Fund, thanks to a nomination...

The cost of not reading – and the chance to change it

As the nights draw in and we all hunker down, one charity quietly carries on. Read Easy – one of Britain’s leading adult literacy...

Benches, big print and good loos

With a third of Dorset residents now over 65, Jon Sloper argues ageing well is about connection, confidence and everyday kindnesses There is an increasing...

Toy donations needed for local families this Christmas

North Dorset Children’s Services are appealing for donations of new, unwrapped toys and game to support families in need this festive season.Gifts for children...

West Farm: where futures are being rewritten

Vulnerable young people in Dorset are about to be given an opportunity to rewrite their futures, thanks to an innovative and inspirational partnership between...

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Gearing up for events

Team Rimmer’s July adventures and a behind-the-scenes peek at the meticulous competition prep, including a top-secret luxury shampoo tip How is it August already?! I...

Rain, reactors and running out

Bovine TB dominates farm life, George Hosford says, as flawed testing and policy inertia persist (and January rain only adds to the pressure) The total...

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