Dorset school’s weekend charity event raises a whopping £19,000
A WEEKEND of activities and fundraising saw a Dorset school raise a whopping £19,000 for charity. Bryanston held its long-standing…
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Campaign launched to help Dorset’s elderly and vulnerable stay warm this winter
A CAMPAIGN to help elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset warm this winter has launched. The 15th Surviving Winter appeal…
Gardeners step in to clear Dorchester man’s garden for free after he was conned out of £30,000
A VICTIM of rogue traders who was left with no savings after he was quoted a bloated price for…
West Country duo to bring midwinter tour to Sixpenny Handley
ONE of the UK’s most respected folk musicians is returning to Sixpenny Handley as part of a midwinter tour. Miranda…
Storm Claudia to hit Dorset – with heavy rain expected
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for much of the south west as Storm Claudia is set to…
Striking handmade sculpture becomes moving tribute on Remembrance Day
A BEAUTIFUL handmade war horse sculpture has taken pride of place at a care home in Sturminster Newton. In the…
Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year
A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…
Dorset gears up for winter with gritting crews on standby
HIGHWAYS crews in Dorset are on standby and ready to spring into action to keep our roads safe as…
Sherborne Museum in the spotlight as Visit England names it a national ‘Hidden Gem’
THE team at Sherborne Museum are celebrating after the attraction was nationally recognised as a hidden gem by Visit…
Rollout of recycling centre booking system in Dorset delayed
A CONTROVERSIAL rollout of a new booking system for recycling centres in Dorset will now come…
Exciting plans on the horizon for new Gillingham deli
THE man behind plans for a new deli and food store near Gillingham Railway Station is…
Two cars stolen from North Dorset home
POLICE are appealing for information after two cars parked outside a house in North Dorset were…
Firework display to light up the sky in memory of Zoe
THE night sky above Steeple Langford will be a sea of colour as a firework display…
Council leaders condemn “damaging and short-sighted” plans to revoke Stonehenge tunnel planning permission
COUNCIL leaders across Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have united to heavily…
Cash stolen from till in late-night burglary near Dorchester
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two people smashed their way into a cafe near Dorchester…
Developer returns with new plans for 50 homes in Sturminster Newton after previous refusal
REVISED plans have been unveiled for a new 50-home development in Sturminster Newton. The…
Plans submitted for 11 affordable homes in Dorset village
A VILLAGE in north east Dorset could see 11 affordable homes built if plans are approved….
Wincanton Racecourse: preview and tips for Saturday’s Badger Beers card
WINCANTON Racecourse hosts an early-season Premier Raceday this weekend with a seven-race card on Saturday (November…
More than £100 million could be spent on improving Dorset’s roads
DORSET could receive a £115 million funding boost for road improvements, Dorset Council has revealed.
Relief for rail users as West of England Line timetable to be restored
RAIL users across the south west of England will be rejoicing as the full West of…
Overspend at Wiltshire Council worse than previously thought
A BLACKHOLE in Wiltshire Council’s finances has increased – partly due to the authority facing increased…