Fair Game

Sue Quinn talks to chef director James Golding about his passion for shooting and eating game and finds out why local game will always be on The Pig’s menu

Seafood Champions

The guardians of our coastal waters are found in both a high tech lab and on the fishing quay

Rebuilding Lives

Michael House is more than just a hostel, it is a safe haven. Sophie Beal reveals the many ways this remarkable organisation has helped the homeless of Bournemouth over the last 25 years

Jer-Main Man!

Nearly two decades on from a goal-laden loan spell with AFC Bournemouth as a teenager, Fletch’s former teammate Jermain Defoe is back weaving his magic at the Vitality Stadium

Getting Into Clay Shootin Emily Damment Talks Us Through A Beginner's Journey

Emily Damment talks us through a beginner’s journey into clay shooting, starting with the all-important first lesson and what to expect from have-a-go days

Back To Basics

Back pain affects mobility and can lead to an inactive lifestyle, however there are a range of treatments that can get you back on your feet, says spinal consultant Guy Barham

Enchanted Illuminations

See Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens in a different light this autumn, if you dare!

October Is A Gift For Gardeners!

Toby Buckland delivers some sound practical and seasonal advice

Out With Cold And In With The New

Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour is looking forward to hearing and seeing the first summer migrants on our shores, as well as the opening of their new HQ

Boscombe's Gentle Giant

His extraordinary physique made Chang Woo Gow famous, but this well-educated family man sought escape from the limelight in Boscombe, as Jeremy Miles discovers

A Bright Future Awaits

Fletch looks back on the remarkable achievements of Lewis Cook in 2017 and predicts a promising future for the Cherries midfielder who tasted World Cup glory in South Korea over the summer

Winter Constellations

Looking southwards on clear moonless February nights reveals many dark-sky wonders

Poole's Wild Canford Heath

Edward Griffiths enjoys a walk on a surprisingly wild heath that is a stone’s throw from both Poole and Bournemouth

Dorset's Spice Girl

During 2017 Bournemouth chef and entrepreneur Sarah Ali Choudhury was awarded numerous business accolades and she was a finalist in International Indian Chef of the Year

My Wild Island Life

Living on Brownsea Island is a dream realised for lifelong wildlife enthusiast Nicki Tutton

Driven By Desire

Valerie Singleton meets a couple whose passion for Porsches created Canford Classics, a business which renovates and restores these iconic cars back to their full glamour

Shillingstone & Okeford Hil

Edward Griffiths enjoys a late summer walk of contrasts and sensational views

The Way To The Stars

Radina Ivanova talks to three fellow astronomy enthusiasts about what sparked their passion for Dorset’s dark skies and star chasing

The Great Bird Race

From the beginner learning their species to an experienced birder seeking a rare visitor, Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour has a terrific birding challenge for us

Getting Your Pet In Shape

Obesity in pets is on the rise, and with all the health risks it entails plump pooches and fat cats should not be ignored, says veterinary surgeon Dr Verity Griffiths

Costa Del Sol? More Like Costa Del Dorset!

Paul morton, of birds of poole harbour, reveals the remarkably exotic feathered spring visitors that are making pulses race in the bird watching community.

Viva Venison!

Ten years ago we were exporting most of our wild venison and importing farmed. Now dorset venison is very much back on the menu and the theme of a local festival in purbeck.

Do You Need A Business Angel?

Dorset business angels are keen to invest in dorset, as kate shaw reveals its time for local businesses with great ideas to get pitching.

David Suruki & Kathy Tatar - Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club

You know the old quote: golf is a good walk spoiled. But at the Isle of Purbeck, it’s more a case of a good walk found.

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Being Club Ambassador and First Team Coach is an all consuming job. So quality time spent with family is really important, though they are still waiting for that promised Sunday roast.

An Exciting Celebration Of Contrasts

From Beethoven to gypsy jazz and Jane Austen to the Tour de France, this year’s Sherborne Abbey Festival is an eclectic mix of music and performance.

A Grove's Tale

A retreat for all, The Grove has fast become a hub of life in Ludwell Shaftesbury, Dorset.

Buying In Famous Five Country

Andy Greeves explores the property market in the area of Dorset that inspired Enid Blyton.

Mind Body Soul: The Art For Wellbeing

A collaboration between distinguished Purbeck artists - sculptor Andrew Thomas and painter Phil Hill - has resulted in a remarkable exhibition which promotes the therapeutic benefits of creative practice for mental and physical health

Tackling Troublesome Parasites

Ticks and fleas are a year-round problem due to milder winters, but the summer months see these creatures multiplying before our eyes, says vet Chris Devlin