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Aldi plans new store for Sturminster Newton

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans for a new store in Sturminster Newton – and is inviting residents to have their say. The proposed...

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Princess Royal visits Dorset riding centre championing young people

A local equestrian centre that helps young people build confidence and life skills through horses has been praised by both the Princess Royal and...

A million reasons to aim higher

The rain’s arrived, the horses are stepping up – Tizzard Racing’s Chris Wald is building towards Owners’ Day and dreaming of a Cheltenham contender We’re...

DORSET HISTORY

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Wildlife & farming

Not trying to take over the world – just make great ice cream

It started with a road trip to Middlesbrough for a second-hand machine – meet the North Dorset farming couple scooping small-batch ice cream At Lushes...

Is it actually climate change – or just weather with better graphics?

Dorset NFU’s Tim Gelfs asks why questioning costs, data and green policies now risks branding you a sceptic rather than sparking discussion So, is Mr...

Dorset has real farm-to-(school)plate potential

Free school meals made from local Dorset produce could provide healthier options, reduce food miles and support farmers, suggests Andrew Livingston In an age when...

Wake up!

I often write about food production in this unstable world, and today’s world news only reinforces the message. I’m writing this on the last...

Dorset Food & drink

Wake up!

I often write about food production in this unstable world, and today’s world news only reinforces the message. I’m writing this on the last...
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October’s issue – read all about it …

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This month’s issue is a delightful mix of everything – think of it as a sweet tin full of buttons. Somerset Confidential investigated the case...
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A COUNTRY LIVING

Core values

Tracie Beardsley raises a pint glass to one of Dorset’s youngest cider makers – moving an ancient craft into a thriving 21st-century business While his...

Voice of the showground

Tracie Beardsley meets the Dorset man who is the voice of country shows, polo matches and equestrian events around the world Suddenly, it all makes...

In the company of bees

Big bad wolf proof

Forever fronds

dorset walks