Company’s generosity helps make Big Yellow Bus Garden Project more accessible for all
A COMMUNITY project found between Shillingstone and Blandford Forum received a boost in their plans to make their space…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
OPINION: ‘The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate’…
“THE rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, He made them high or lowly, And…
Iconic Dorset fingerposts – which even appear in Only Fools and Horses – being restored
AN iconic image of Dorset – one which has even graced millions of TV screens in iconic comedy classic…
Sturminster Newton Library to close temporarily for tech upgrade
A DORSET library will close temporarily so new technology can be installed to enable members to use facilities outside…
Tickets on sale for 2025 Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show
TICKETS are on sale for this summer’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. The event returns on August and 13 and 14,…
Pair stole car before crashing into rail crossing near Dorchester
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men crashed a stolen car into a rail crossing near Dorchester on…
Public steps in to detain men after reports of firearm at Warminster Lidl
MEMBERS of the public stepped in to detain two men who were reportedly in possession of a firearm at…
Worst areas for drink-driving in Dorset revealed: Full list
DORSET has seen a shocking number of drink-driving offences in the past year, according to new data. A new investigation…
Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ ahead of review
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting on…
Cigarettes stolen from Dorset service station after glass door smashed
THIEVES smashed a glass door at a Dorset service station before making off with a quantity of cigarettes. The incident,…
Council tax and parking charges to rise as Dorset Council addresses budget shortfalls
COUNCIL tax bills in Dorset are rising in a bid to tackle an increase in costs for providing services…
Warminster man sexually assaulted farm worker colleague, 18
A WARMINSTER man has been jailed after admitting he sexually assaulted a male colleague. Roy King, 60, of Cley Hill…
Dedicated on-call Sturminster Newton firefighter honoured for 18-year service
AN on-call firefighter who dedicated 18 years of his life to Sturminster Newton Fire Station has been honoured for…
Motorbike with flip number plate seized by police in Farnham
AN uninsured motorbike rider saw his vehicle seized after police noticed his number plate was not visible. Officers from Dorset…
Changes to emergency access at DCH as work set to start on new building
ACCESS to the Emergency Department at Dorset District Hospital will change in the coming months due to a major…
Telehandler stolen from West Dorset
POLICE are trying to reunite a stolen telehandler with its owner. A Manitou was reportedly stolen from a farm in…
Sherborne Fire Station secures second fire engine – and seeks new recruits
SHERBORNE Fire Station will continue to have two fire engines at its disposal. This comes after the…
Households to pay more for policing in Dorset this year
DORSET households will pay more for their policing services this coming financial year. A recently approved rise to the policing…
Top authors at Sherborne Travel Writing Festival 2025
A SUPERB line-up of travel writing experts will share their experiences at this year’s Sherborne Travel Writing Festival. The festival…
Dorset tourism business stars celebrated at awards
AN awards night celebrated the very best tourism businesses Dorset has to offer. 61 winner trophies were presented to businesses…