Stour and Avon

Girls show their mettle on challenge

Girls from the LVIth at Hanford (Year 7) gave up the last day of their half term to tackle…

Sweet songs for a summer evening

Photographer Tom Scrase was invited along to a special concert. He writes, the Bovington Military Wives choir, above, performed a…

Blessing for family firm’s new venture

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors celebrated opening their latest funeral home in Canford Heath with a service of blessing for…

Wow, what a whirlwind weekend!

by Tom Scrase Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2023 was one of the largest gatherings of musicians, dancers and entertainers in…

Blandford community stalwart David Rose has passed away

PASSIONATE supporter of Blandford and dedicated charity fundraiser David Rose MBE has passed away. Mr Rose died peacefully at his…

Former Bournemouth forward Pitman makes switch to Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury have had a strong summer with recruitments but stepped it up even further with former Bournemouth front man,…

Wimborne to face international opposition in pre-season

Wimborne Town have confirmed their pre-season schedule for the 2023/24 season, including international opposition. The Magpies kick off their preparation…

The prettiest bag of fish, char none!

The Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers Headed way out west to Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Well Yeovil to be exact! This reservoir…

Farmland values are moving up again

The value of farmland is showing ‘signs of a return’ to pre-Pandemic levels, according to a leading agent. Research by…

A day at the farm with Tiffany Fleming

What do Oniscidea (Woodlouse) Racing, Exotic Animal Displays and Stilted Balloon Walkers all have in common? The High Mead Farm…