Stour and Avon

Fancy a brush with beautiful Basil?

Hello, I’m Basil! I am a six-year-old jackapoo. I was found alone and taken to the Pound. When nobody came…

Flu cases spark crackdown

New measures have been introduced to stop the spread of bird flu as cases soar. Chief veterinary officers have declared…

A day at the farm…October

A day at the farm… with Tiffany Fleming. As I write this, Hallowe’en approaches, but we don’t require spooky spells or…

A balancing act with a Hallowe’en theme

Words and pics by Jo Green, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her…

Having a ball for disabilities charity

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, returns with its popular Gala Ball at Poole’s Lighthouse this November, which will help…

Tasty hot bangers for those cold nights

by Lorraine Gibson. Here’s another delicious and comforting sausage recipe for these longer, chillier nights. Sausages with beans and greens Prepare: 5…

Core values of love, hope and truth

St James’ is a small village school, set in beautiful rural surroundings, just outside Wimborne. We provide a safe and…

Murder enquiry search at an end

The remains of a woman murdered by her husband more than 20 years ago have been found in a…

Dance group is looking for new members

The all-women Hobos Border Morris side is looking for people to join their fun and friendly dance group. They practise…

Valley’s transatlantic visitor

Andrea Board from Winchester in Virginia, USA, has been following the online content provided by Avon Valley Churches Facebook…