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Celebrity Interviews

Exclusive Go, Johnnie GO: things you didn’t know about DJ Johnnie Walker

Friday, May 1, 2020

Johnnie Walker presenting his show on BBC Radio 1 in January 1975

DJ Johnnie Walker talks to Stu Lambert about taking his Sounds of the 70s radio show on tour, and how he fell in love with the county he now calls home

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Exclusive interview with The Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury

Monday, January 27, 2020 Words: Adam Lee-Potter Photos: Lucy Sewill

Countess and Earl of Shaftesbury in the library

Before the murder of his father and sudden death of his brother, Nick Ashley-Cooper was a carefree, techno DJ working in New York. Now the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, he is committed to restoring the family estate and its good name

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Charity

Buckham Fair 2018 breaks records and raises £111,000 for charity

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Martin Clunes at Buckham Fair 2018. Photo credit: Simon Emmett

Buckham Fair announced that the results of 2018’s fundraising efforts have broken the record for the highest funds raised since the fair began, totalling £111,000

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Meet Sherborne’s movers and shakers

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Words: Jane Adkins

Andre Durand painting in his Sherborne studio

From festival director to an internationally acclaimed artist, meet some of the remarkable people working behind the scenes to enhance what historic Sherborne has to offer

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Calor launches £50,000 national grant scheme for rural communities

Friday, March 2, 2018

Rural communities throughout the UK could be eligible to receive funding via the Calor Rural Community Fund from energy provider Calor

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Local People

VE Day 75 at home: what is VE Day and how will the UK celebrate in lockdown

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

British men, women and children in the street celebrating VE (Victory in Europe) Day in London, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe, 75 years ago.

Parties in the streets and crowds cheering in Trafalgar Square marked Victory in Europe Day in 1945, with the British public rejoicing after six long, hard years of war.

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10 vintage videos to celebrate VE Day 75

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

Churchill waves to crowds in Whitehall on the day he broadcast to the nation that the war with Germany had been won, 8 May 1945

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day that formally recognised Nazi Germany’s surrender - so we gathered some beautiful old videos that capture the celebratory atmosphere of that first VE Day in 1945

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new A message from Dorset Magazine editor Helen Stiles: We’re #ThereWithYou

Monday, April 20, 2020 Helen Stiles

This magazine carries a single, simple message on its cover this month - #ThereWithYou

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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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ThereWithYou

12 of the best Dorset butchers

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Rob Owen and Ben Black from Brace of Butchers in Poundbury

From hidden gems to award-winners, Sue Quinn seeks out some of the county’s finest meat masters who are passionate about animal welfare, quality and service

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