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Aynsley Lister has a new album coming and appears at the Tivoli on Friday.

Guitar ace Aynsley’s blues will leave you all shook up

With the Elvis film sparking an appreciation of the blues in a whole new generation of music fans, the…

Why you cat needs regular check ups

Why cats need a regular check-up

Cats are masters of disguise and hiding signs of illness. Regular vet health checks are important to pick up on…

The Swanage and Wareham Hockey Club men’s second team.

Hockey teams warm up for new season

JUNIOR training at Swanage and Wareham Hockey Club gets under way on Wednesday September 14, and the club is…

Frustration

To conquer frustration

I came across a good quote recently from the author TF Hodge. He wrote From Within I Rise and in…

Tulips

Looking ahead to autumn planting

As the temperatures start to fall and the ground starts to cool, autumn is the perfect time to anticipate…

The gardens are a haven for wildlife. Photo by Dave Peckham Photography

Inspiring garden wildlife to flourish

Knoll Gardens in Wimborne is hoping to inspire gardeners to create ‘mini reserves’ that offer refuge and food for…

Mortar Wreck diver looking at decorated gravestone

One hull of a find: rare medieval shipwreck is given special status

The remains of a medieval ship made from trees felled more than 750 years ago is one of three…

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Even the weather is on song at ever popular music event

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2022 had a very special vibe, undoubtedly helped by sublime weather. Festival favourite Martha Tilston was…

The football club’s Shrek-themed entry stole the show.

Football club scores the winner at town parade

SWANAGE Town and Herston Football Club won best overall entry at the Swanage Carnival Sunday procession last month. The club…

Smedmore House is a Georgian beauty.

Manor opens doors in aid of charity

Smedmore House, one of Dorset’s finest Georgian manor houses, is holding an open day in aid of Wessex Cancer…