February 20, 2026
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Handy Andy is giving old phone boxes a red lick of TLC

Once a feature of every high street and serving as a village hub, the traditional red phone boxes are loved up and down

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Prince Charles gives royal approval to Poundbury Playground

Dorchester photographer Steve Pallant captured these images when Prince Charles came to open the new playground at Poundbury. The prince was flanked by

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Hugo Grenville’s great impression at New York exhibition

The work of Bridport-based impressionist Hugo Grenville has been exhibited alongside pieces by Cezanne, Degas and Renoir in New York. The Impressionism: A

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Ukrainian family are the special guests at Poundbury Art Festival

Nonagenerian artist and Poundbury resident Monica Perry cut the ribbon and officially opened the It’s Up To Us exhibition in the newly refurbished

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A king-sized labour of love is being showcased in Eype

Quilters from Eype have spent two years working on a stunning quilt memory of their much-loved founder member Diana Davis, who died of

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Calls to rethink Vearse Farm homes plan near Bridport

Campaigners say there is still time to rethink controversial plans to build 760 new homes at Vearse Farm near Bridport. Former town mayor

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The Wyld Morris rebel spirit shines on in Dorset

A mixed group of West Dorset Morris dancers are celebrating their tenth anniversary of defying tradition. Frustrated by the gender division in traditional

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A housing plan for Dorchester could pollute drinking water

Campaign group Save the Area North of Dorchester (STAND) is calling on Dorset Council to suspend work on the proposed development north of

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Culture

Hankies and sticks welcome the summer…with bells on

As we steam towards the first day of summer, the Wessex Morris Men will be celebrating the first sight of the sun in

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Traders back super boosting campaign in Bridport

Bridport traders, the town council and the chamber are on a mission to breathe new life and vitality into the high street of

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