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From Mere to Lviv: two men, one pick up truck and 1,300 miles

Two old friends with deep local ties and long-standing military service are once again stepping up to help those in need. Michael Tulloch from...

Hayley’s marathon effort boosts Sturfit fund

Sturfit gym instructor Hayley Goddard has raised more than £2,000 for the Sturminster Newton community leisure centre after completing this year’s London Marathon.Hayley, who...

Sunshine and Smiles at Shaftesbury’s Family Fun Run

A glorious sunny Sunday brought out runners, families and spectators for Shaftesbury Rotary’s second Family Fun Run – and what a brilliant morning it...

Community rallies for former Navy engineer living with MND

‘United for Jon’ fundraising night set for 31st May, as friends and neighbours step up to raise support for Gillingham dad Jon Over Friends and...

RotaKids sponsored swim goes with a big splash

On a crisp, sunny morning, Shaftesbury’s RotaKids, supported by Shaftesbury Rotary, took to the water for their very first sponsored swim – held at...

Lighting the world purple for Sienna and CHAMP1 Awareness

A rare diagnosis, purple buildings, and a little girl’s laughter: how one Dorset family is championing hope for children with CHAMP1 Every 20th March, landmarks...

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Life in the new yard!

Completely different yet utterly the same, let me explain… A full month of being back at my family base in Somerset. Wow what a...

Double bronze success for Dorset sculptor Jane Shaw

Dorset sculptor Jane Shaw has been selected not once but twice for the 2026 Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition – a rare...

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