We're jam-packed with great stories this month.
• Dorset Council has approved a controversial 190-acre solar farm in the Blackmore Vale – we look at the details.
• The village of Henstridge is facing 182 new homes – just a few miles down the road to Stalbridge which is currently seeing it's fifth major development proposal. With access via the already problematic and narrow A357, there are strong concerns about road safety, infrastructure and the impact on the village character
• If you're attending Dorset County Show this year, you might want to stop and see the Dorset Axemen. Mick Percival went from wood-chopping hobbyist to invincible, record-breaking champion – and now he gives spellbinding showground performances
• Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is back! The rural day out is a celebration of community, countryside and tradition – and it’s a feast for the eyes, ears, and taste buds!