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www.greatbritishlife.co.uk Growing celebration of books, stories and creativity returns to Dorset Blandford Literary Festival will take place in Blandford Forum from November 13 to November 15, offering a packed programme of talks, workshops, and activities. 
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk One of the country’s most influential voices on growing and arranging flowers Sarah Raven tells Claire Bowman about one of her favourite Dorset gardens – and rediscovering the magic of Christmas 
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk Dragons’ Den stumble humbles Sea Sisters founder as Dorset fish cannery grows Sea Sisters co-founder Charlotte Dawe discusses Dragons’ Den, building a Dorset food business and championing British fish, seafood and UK fisheries. 
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk Newly remodelled five-bedroom house near Wimborne on the market at £1.5m Remodelled five-bedroom Blackwood House in Colehill, Dorset, is on the market with Savills for over £1.5m, featuring luxury interiors and landscaped gardens. 
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk Dorset Christmas guide: light trails, markets, pantos and Santa on a tank Discover the best Dorset Christmas events for 2026, from Bournemouth’s light trail and markets to pantos, wreath workshops, steam trains and Santa visits. 