THOMAS HARDY'S EGDON HEATH

Explore the wild heath and woods that inspired Hardy’s most atmospheric Wessex location

SHERBORNE Viral Kindness

A new local voluntary initiative set up by the independent businesses of Sherborne is helping their community through these challenging times

LAWRENCE: AFTER ARABIA

A new film, shot on location in Dorset, explores the final years of the enigmatic and mysterious T.E. Lawrence

Meeting Mr Hardy

Fanny Charles’ uncle was an antiquarian and Hardy scholar, which gave her a unique insight into the life of Dorset’s most famous writer

Gone to ground

Adam Lee-Potter is ready to self-isolate and broaden his mind and waistline

Early Learning

Introducing our baby son to our dining preferences is now paying dividends at mealtimes

Creative Ways

Dorset Art Weeks 2020 may have been postponed but we can still share stories about artists’ work and even offer some virtual tours and online screenings

Dorset Portrait

HELEN ROLLINSON Founder of Rolly’s Cake Company

Back to the Start

Fletch looks back on the day his career as a professional footballer began three decades ago

Can Elephants Evolve?

Why reshaping the finance system is key to climate change

Bacchus & Asparagus

To celebrate St George’s Day, Rebecca Hansford of Furleigh Estate has combined their award-winning wine with their neighbours award-winning spears

This Green and Pleasant

How would you react to a mosque being built in your village? Jess Thompson discovers the inspiration behind Ayisha Malik’s latest novel which is set in rural Dorset

The Mad Woman of Lyme

A remarkable new play imagines the mental turmoil that faced pioneering Dorset fossil-hunter Mary Anning during her final days

The future looks bright at Brewery Square

Brewery Square, a vibrant shopping and leisure centre in the heart of Dorchester, has recently announced that is has filled all of its shops, now let to the most diverse range of retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities available locally.

My Kind of Town

Meet some of the people who are helping to make Dorchester such a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and play in

Go, Johnnie Go!

DJ Johnnie Walker talks to Stu Lambert about taking his Sounds of the 70s radio show on tour, and how he fell in love with the county he now calls home

Dorset's sweetheart: Clipper Teas

This award-winning company is internationally known and one of the founding Fairtrade brands. It is proud to be the only UK tea company producing tea in Dorset

A Rural Jigsaw

Imagine trying to place 70 performances across 50 rural locations in Dorset. This is all in a day’s work for Artsreach, one of the country’s oldest rural touring schemes

A Man with a Mission

Mick Smith, the new director of Bridport Arts Centre, talks about April’s From Page to Screen film festival and his plans to host international talent and encourage local arts and global music

THE ROCKFISH STARS OF LYME BAY

A trailblazing partnership between a Dorset trawler and a restaurant owner, champions sustainably caught seafood and hopes to educate us about local fish species

The Lost Words of Nature

The removal of words such as bluebell, wren and conker from the Oxford Junior Dictionary will impact on children’s relationship with the countryside, says Sally Welbourn of Dorset Wildlife Trust

SWANAGE TOWN WALK

Explore some of the lesser known monuments of this lovely seaside resort on this easy urban stroll through its history

Outer limits

When trying to sell your property, you want to add as much value as possible to get the best price, and one of the most important things to think about is outside space

Family ties

Having a relative in a care home can be difficult, but there are ways you can remain involved

Money Talks

Finances and mental health often go hand-in-hand, so it’s important to not ignore the issue

Bringing joy to village halls

Artsreach co-director, Kerry Bartlett reveals the important role of rural promoters in bringing exciting art and culture from across the world to Dorset’s villages

COSTUME CHANGERS

Sci-fi secret agent apparel becomes pirate of the high seas finery when Arts University Bournemouth Costume & Design students combine sustainability with eco-style for a special staging of Treasure Island

Bend it like Bournemouth

You may already be familiar with the stars of AFC Bournemouth, but how much do you know about their women’s team? Andy Greeves caught up with four of their players to find out more

A Blossoming Partnership

The latest collection from Kettlewell Colours features textiles designed by Vanessa Bowman, a Dorset artist who draws inspiration from her garden

THE CHEEK OF IT!

Winning a Golden Fork at the Great Taste Awards for their Guanciale was an impressive way for Capreolus Fine Foods to mark a decade of smoking and curing in Dorset