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new Lisa Jewell, Jonathan Coe, Alastair Campbell and Charles Spencer in West Dorset for book festival

Tue, 20:50 Helen Stiles

Book tickets now for Bridport Literary Festival – the only event of its kind happening in the county this year

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Exclusive Behind the scenes of Netflix film Rebecca

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Helen Stiles
Filming outside The Orangery at Mapperton: Jane Lapotaire as Granny, Ashleigh Reynolds as Robert, Lily James as Daphne and Keeley Hawes as Beatrice Photo: Kerry Brown/Netflix 2020

Everything you need to know about the upcoming release’s Dorset locations, costumes and more

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new Garden of the Month: Athelhampton House & Gardens

Friday, September 11, 2020 Helen Stiles
Athlehamton House & Gardens with its 12 yew tree pyramids

Explore these stunning Grade 1 listed gardens featuring architectural ‘rooms’ seven ponds and fountains

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Stargazing highlights for September

Friday, September 11, 2020 Bob Mizon
September star chart by Alan Jefferis

From a sky-dragon to a Wine Moon, astonomer Bob Mizon rounds up this month’s starry sights

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WATCH: 12 retro videos showcasing Dorset in times gone by

Thursday, September 10, 2020
West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, J Valentine's

Take a step back in time with these short clips showcasing the glory days of Dorset. How much has changed over the past 85 years?

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Education

Ad Feature The importance of interdisciplinary learning

Friday, August 28, 2020 Abigail Brown
'We believe in a quote from Einstein that ‘'logic will get you from A to B, but imagination will take you everywhere.' Picture: Talbot Heath School

Headteacher, Angharad Holloway, named as one of the most innovative and influential thinkers in the UK at the independent schools’ sector i25 awards, says children deserve a future-focused approach to their education.

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Nostalgia 5 free children’s audiobooks inspired by the British countryside

Sunday, April 5, 2020 Vijay Arogyasami
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We’ve chosen some of our favourite books that were inspired by the that take your outside while staying in.

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Food & Drink

Review: The King’s Arms, Dorchester “exactly what we want from a landmark venue in our county town”

Tue, 16:18 Steve Harris
The newly refurbished King's Arms in Dorchester

It’s just undergone a £5m makeover - so what’s the food like at this Dorchester venue once favoured by royalty and rock stars?

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Recipe: Make Mark Hix’s ‘salmonata’

Tue, 12:00 Helen Stiles
Mark's home smoked salmon side Photo: Matt Austin

Mark Hix shares his love of home smoked fish and gives his take on a classic dip

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Ad Feature From the farm to your door: how to shop for quality meat online

Mon, 09:30 Abigail Brown
'If you are after grass-fed, free-range meat, it is important to shop around.' Picture: The Dorset Meat Company

Nick Somper, founder of The Dorset Meat Company, shares his advice for ordering meat online and the importance of its origin.

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Win Win a £250 gift voucher to spend on a Great Inns stay

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Shibden Mill Inn

Our competition prize is a Great Inns gift voucher with a value of £250. The voucher must be redeemed before the end of March 2021, against a stay at any of the Inns that are current members of Great Inns of Britain.

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Map shows all the best restaurants in Dorset

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Samuel Mathewson
We've gathered ALL of the best Dorset restaurants

Take a trip to Dorset, on the stunning South West coast of England, in search of rooms with sea views, posh bacon butties and traditional Dorset cream teas

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AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League memories

Tue, 14:07 Steve ‘Fletch’ Fletcher
Joshua King celebrates making it 2-1 during Bournemouth v Manchester United (12 December 2015) Photo: Sophie Cook/AFC Bournemouth/Digital South

With AFC Bournemouth’s season in the Championship League off to a flying start, Steve ‘Fletch’ Fletcher reflects on the Cherries’ glory days at football’s top table

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Exclusive Sir Oliver Letwin: ‘Dorset has a real serenity’

Tue, 12:39 Jess Morency
Sir Oliver Letwin, photographed in his garden in 2020 Photo Peter Yendell

The former West Dorset MP talks about his parliamentary career and how, after 22 years, he finally feels part of the fabric of our county

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Join In What is the Countrymen Club – and how can you join?

Monday, September 7, 2020 Helen Stiles
Two of The Countrymen Club volunteers delivering homemade cake on their vintage tractor for V E Day

The Countrymen Club provides a service to men who have worked in farming or who simply enjoy being outdoors as part of their leisure interests

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New AFC Bournemouth manager revealed

Monday, September 7, 2020 Steve Fletcher
Jason Tindall was appointed as the new manager of AFC Bournemouth in early August Photo: AFC Bournemouth

Who is Jason Tindall and what are his plans for the Dorset club?

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Dorset

new Jamie Bacon: riding the wave of fame

Monday, August 17, 2020
Actor Jamie Bacon at Lilliput Sailing Club, Poole.

Dorset’s own up and coming film and TV actor Jamie Bacon is standing on a balcony at his parents’ home with views across to Poole Harbour and talking about the kind of career that most of his contemporaries could only dream of.

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Homes & Gardens

Property: 8 dreamy thatched cottages in Dorset

Thursday, August 27, 2020 Helen Stiles
Woodlands 36-37, Milton Abbas

Live the country dream by snatching up one of these lovely properties in Tolpuddle, Milton Abbas or Osmington

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new Time to design: here is everything you need to know about Neptune Home

Friday, May 22, 2020
Neptune - www.neptune.com

It started with a hammock. Made around a kitchen table, their first-ever product was stitched with careful hands, a trusty sewing machine and a large dose of optimism.

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Ad Feature Share values down, dividends cancelled. Not for Acorn’s Property Bonds

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Acorn's Property Bonds

Property continues to defy the odds and remains an asset you can rely on

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new Top video chat apps to stay connected with friends and family during self-isolation

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid
The top video call apps to keep you connected with your loved ones

There are tons of apps to choose from, and it seems like we use different ones depending on the situation. Here are some of the best video calling apps.

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Things to do in the garden during self-isolation

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid
The best activities to keep your family busy and happy

It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and get some motivation. Here is a roundup of all the fun and relaxing activities you can do in your garden.

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