November 8, 2025
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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 written by Dorset’s Benjamin Francis after his son Oscar was born with his intestines on the outside of his body and had to be put into a coma to recover after lifesaving […]

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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 imaginations. Sibyl Fine King’s pterodactyl kite is now being sold all over the UK and in Europe, Australia and North America. Pterodactyls were a type of pterosaur, a flying reptile that flew […]

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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 independent shops and celebrated restaurant The Stableyard, so popular that yes, you must book for lunch. What several decades ago used to be a farmyard has over the years grown into a […]

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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 back 175 years. The society is passionate about keeping the ancient skills of hedgelaying and ploughing alive for the many farming families and countrymen in the area who for generations have passed […]

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The pioneering picture postcard model, decades ahead of Poundbury

People often write that Poundbury is our area’s ‘model village’. Apart from this terminology being incorrect (Poundbury is an urban extension) there’s actually a proper ‘model village’ in this area – one that pioneered farming techniques and a way of living that was way ahead of its time. The news that one of the Debenham […]

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Get Christmas all wrapped up at Goulds late night spectacular!

Finding the perfect Christmas present will be a joy as the doors of Goulds household and fashion stores in South Street, Dorchester will be kept open until 9pm on Wednesday, November 2 in their Late Night Shopping Spectacular. Both stores will be showcasing fabulous offers, a host of new ranges and a new look perfumery […]

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Sherborne schoolboy breaks records for flying around the world

A schoolboy from Sherborne has earned two Guinness World Records after becoming the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo in a microlight. Sherborne School pupil Mack Rutherford, 17, completed his record-breaking journey in August, landing in Sofia, Bulgaria after having taken off from there five months and one day earlier. Mack’s epic journey […]

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Invaluable advice from Sherborne Turf on how to look after our lawn this autumn

Six Steps to a Fantastic Lawn Here at Sherborne Turf, we’re really proud to have been growing turf and looking after lawns locally for 50 years this year. As experienced growers we are always happy to share our knowledge and advice. After a summer of heat and drought (and little that can be done for […]

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Litton Cheney’s Got Talent fundraiser will boost charity coffers

A community variety show featuring musicians, actors and dancers will be held in Litton Cheney to raise money for Dementia UK and Thorners School Association. Organiser Tricia Gates was inspired to set up the fundraising show after losing her mother Joyce Baker to dementia late last year. The show is taking place at Litton and […]

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Volunteers needed to revive Sherborne Abbey café

The Sherborne Abbey Social Committee have issued a plea for volunteers to help revive the fund-raising café. Traditionally Sherborne Abbey Social Committee has organised a fund-raising café in the Digby Memorial Hall on Pack Monday, October 17. But after coronavirus restrictions enforced a two-year break, the committee hope to revive the café again this year, […]

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