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Feathers that catch the winter sun

Feathers that catch the winter sun

The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a migratory wading bird, breeding in southern and southeast Europe before traveling great distances to overwinter here in the UK. Twenty-five years ago, they were a rarity in the UK, but in recent decades, sightings have grown...
West Moors FC v Bridport Development

West Moors FC v Bridport Development

West Moors FC put on a gutsy performance at Fryers Field on September 13th, holding Bridport Development to a 2-2 draw in the Division 5 Dorset Football League. Damien Longdin and Matt Dennis were on target for the home side, keeping the crowd buzzing. Defensive rock...
Date for Dino lovers

Date for Dino lovers

Arts company Emerald Ant and Blandford Town Museum are pleased to present the Iguanodon Restaurant, a wonderfully quirky piece of free street theatre coming to Blandford Town Museum on Saturday, 6th September. A furious romp through 50 years of ground-breaking...
Councillor’s Column – August 2025

Councillor’s Column – August 2025

Last month, I wrote about the government-imposed 78% increase in our housing numbers. To respond to that, we have now prepared a draft Local Plan that delivers a total of 15,878 new homes over the next 17 years, rather than fewer than 9,000 we had previously been...
Dorset Charity Artsreach receives coveted Award

Dorset Charity Artsreach receives coveted Award

The Muddy Stilettos Awards celebrate independent businesses across 35 counties throughout the UK, dividing the businesses into multiple categories and allowing the public to vote for their winners. In its twelfth year, the 2025 Muddy Stilettos saw more than half a...