Local Dorset people, celebrities & weddings

Strictly's Kevin Clifton will be performing in Poole in May

Friday, April 26, 2019 Words: Jeremy Miles

Burn the Floor has been dazzling audiences around the world

Dancing is in Kevin Clifton's DNA but the Strictly star, whose show Burn the Floor comes to Poole this month, very nearly walked away from the career that made him

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US comedian Rich Hall's Hoedown tour will come to Poole in April

Monday, March 4, 2019

US comedian Rich Hall. Photo credit: John Zumpano

American comedian Rich Hall and his Hoedown band are continuing their epic UK tour with more dates announced for spring 2019, including a night in Poole in April

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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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Race for Life in Sherborne

Monday, June 5, 2017

With just over two weeks to go until the big day, organisers are rallying local women to join the fight against cancer as fewer women than expected have registered for the life-saving fundraiser.

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Local People

Meet Steven Spurrier - the owner of an award-winning Dorset vineyard

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Words: Steve Harris

Steven Spurrier in Bride Valley Vineyard in Dorset

Meet Steven Spurrier, the owner of an award-winning Dorset vineyard, who four decades ago hosted a legendary event that would revolutionise the world's wine scene

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Local sailors share their favourite haunts to anchor up in Dorset

Thursday, May 2, 2019 Words: Kate Shaw

We asked four keen local sailors to share some favourite haunts in Dorset where they like to anchor up

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12 of the best Dorset butchers

Monday, March 11, 2019

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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Priest's House Museum needs your help!

Friday, February 15, 2019

Soldiers and nurses outside Newton House Hospital, 1914. Image credit line: Courtesy of the Priest’s House Museum Collections Trust

Did your ancestors live in Sturminster Marshall or the surrounding area during the first world war? Priest's House Museum wants to hear from you!

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Ad Feature Colin Tizzard looking like Dorset's best hope of Cheltenham Festival glory

Thursday, January 17, 2019

New Year Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Situated in Sherborne, Venn Farm is home to Colin Tizzard and his racing team. The facilities are a short distance away from Wincanton Racecourse.

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