February 20, 2026
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Have yourself a wonderful West Dorset Christmas with our independents

The festive season is upon us and if you fancy buying your nearest and dearest something a little different, there is a host

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Collector hits out at £5.5m heritage coast fossils flop

By Dan Goater An avid fossil collector has slated the failed £5.5m Seaton Jurassic World Heritage Site Visitor Centre as ‘not only a

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My grand finale: Professional musicians will bring to life the works of Rick Birley

A well-known teacher, musician and composer is holding the biggest event of his life in hopes of finally hearing his works performed by

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Styles and sounds of vintage cool ring out in Echotown Studios near Dorchester

An extraordinary collection of rare and vintage equipment has been sourced to establish a fabulous recording studio just outside Dorchester – and it’s

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This coastal community loves being behind the iconic Weymouth seaside!

For both good and ill, Weymouth’s connection to the sea has always been critical to its place in history. The Black Death famously

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In the market for a very special Christmas in Poundbury

This year’s Poundbury Christmas Market promises to be a celebration of the best local businesses as well as the festive season. Coinciding with

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A Christmas single recorded in Sherborne will be a winner for little lives

A Christmas single recorded in Sherborne will raise money to help parents at the worst of times. Santa Leave Something For Me was

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A pter-iffic kite from Dorset is flying off the shelves and across the globe

A unique kite dreamed up by the High Sheriff of Dorset is flying out around the world after its innovative design captured people’s

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The thriving shopping spot in Broadwindsor with a big community spirit

The first time I visited Redlands Yard in Broadwindsor, I was suitably impressed. I walked into a courtyard boasting a dizzying array of

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Melplash Agricultural Society celebrates 175 years with a hedgelaying and ploughing match

The Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual Hedgelaying and Ploughing Match took place on 60 acres at Higher Langdon, near Beaminster in a tradition dating

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