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Celebrity Interviews

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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Martin Clunes shares his favourite local places in Dorset

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Photos: Lucy Sewill

Martin Clunes and his family have called West Dorset home for over two decades. Here he shares some of their favourite local places

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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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The powered wheelchair that has changed the life of a Dorchester youngster

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Seth in his Whizzybug enjoying a walk with his parents (Linus Moran Photography)

The Wizzybug is specially designed to give mobility to the under 5s. This remarkable powered wheelchair has helped a youngster from Dorchester to actively play with friends and family, as Fiona Cromwell explains

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Local People

Things to do in the garden during self-isolation

08:30 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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ThereWithYou

Join In 6 ways to keep dancing at home to stay fit

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Full length portrait of charming blond woman spending time with her adorable kid. They dancing and laughing in kitchen

We may be stuck indoors and the clubs and gyms may be shut for now, but we can all still stay active and healthy.

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ThereWithYou

Video Stage shows, musicals and concerts you can watch online now for free

Monday, March 23, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The Wind in the Willows Musical is free to watch online

Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t get your much needed Arts fix. You can now enjoy the magic of theatre from the small screen!

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ThereWithYou

5 podcasts you should listen to when working from home

Monday, March 23, 2020 Hesham abdelhamid

From mindfulness and relaxing music, to digital detoxes and body positivity, there is a wealth of great things to immerse yourself in and listen to while working in isolation.

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ThereWithYou

The Sitting Disease: how to care of your back

Monday, March 9, 2020

A healthy back allows you to lead a healthy life

Many of us spend a large proportion of our work life or leisure time sitting on our backsides, but are you aware of the negative impact this has on your health and wellbeing?

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