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Haw-some! Biggest berry crop since records began

Nature’s Calendar has recorded the biggest crop of Hawthorn berries since records began. Hedgerows and woodlands across Dorset are awash

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Top honour for the founder of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support

Mary Kahn, the founder of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support, has been honoured with the distinguished Points of Light Award

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A vintage tractor rally raises thousands of pounds for community groups

Five community groups and charities were presented with cheques totalling £3,000 at West Dorset Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Club’s

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Villagers of Uploders add tea and chat to their Methodist chapel

Volunteers have stepped up to turn a rural Dorset chapel into their village’s ‘Other Public House’. Since February, Uploders Methodist

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Caundle Marsh tractor run captured the hearts of village folk

A celebratory tractor run and raffle raised £1,172 for the Caundle Marsh community. Some 55 tractors assembled on Hiscocks’ farm

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Chesil folk urged to go to the polls for say on development plans

Chesil residents are being urged to go to the polls to have a say on future development plans. The Chesil

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Rare Roman coins found in Askerswell on display at Dorset Museum

A rare Roman coin hoard unearthed in Askerswell is on display at Dorset Museum. The hoard of 627 silver denarius

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Melplash Show awarded £34k for these promising students…

Melplash Agricultural Society has awarded students £34,000 in its scholarship scheme, aiming to encourage further education in agriculture and closely

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Stephen and Jack’s 250-mile journey in memory of mum

Portland-based ceramic artist and retired art teacher Stephen Yates will be hoping for good weather when he embarks on the

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Stephen and Jack’s 250-mile journey from Portland to Yorkshire for mum

Portland-based ceramic artist and retired art teacher Stephen Yates will be hoping for good weather when he embarks on the

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