Dorset Raw Pet Foods expands to new home in Gillingham
DORSET Raw Pet Foods in Gillingham is moving to a new location in the town. The shop has moved from…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Enjoy a culinary adventure at Wimborne Food Festival
WIMBORNE is serving up a new food festival to celebrate the town’s great offering of food and drink eateries,…
Idea for “shops within a shop” at old Natwest building in Blandford
BUSINESSES around Blandford are looking to collaborate with one another to rent out the disused NatWest building to create…
Have your say over plans for 650 homes, shops and more in Wincanton
WINCANTON residents will have the opportunity to have their say and hear more about plans to build 650 homes,…
Lord Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell retires after decade of service
THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset – Angus Campbell CVO – has retired from the role after a decade of service. Mr…
Pair released after probe into death of man at holiday park near Dorchester
A MAN and a woman arrested after a holidaymaker was found dead in a lake at a Dorset holiday…
Two-homes plan for Sturminster Newton builder’s yard part of larger scheme
TWO new homes could be built on the site of a former builder’s yard in Sturminster Newton – part…
Man armed with a knife tried to rob Dorset Post Office – but heroic staff intervened
A MAN armed with a knife tried to steal the till from a Dorset post office on this afternoon…
Tractor run and family fun day sees Tarrant Keyneston community come together for charity
A FAMILY fun day at Tarrant Keyneston raised £2,265 for the Southampton Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The event, held…
“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend
DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…
Gillingham youngsters enjoy a gentle introduction to ‘big school’
YOUNG people had the chance to air and ease any fears or anxiety before moving to ‘big school’ during…
Grants help grow the farmers of the future
15 YOUNGSTERS from across rural Dorset have benefitted from grants to help them pursue their ambitions to work in…
Step-tember challenge sees Shaftesbury man go the extra mile (and then some) for Salisbury Hospital
33,333 STEPS – that’s what one man will be running and walking each day this month as he looks…
Tributes to farming family tragically killed in A303 crash near Whitelackington
TRIBUTES have been paid to three people who tragically died after a crash on the A303 last month. The incident…
Biker suffers “potentially life-threatening” injuries in Mere crash
A BIKER suffered “potentially life-threatening” injuries in a crash in Mere on Saturday evening (August 31). The incident happened at…
Oasis tickets: Dorset Police issues warning to fans ahead of weekend sales
OASIS fans in Dorset are being warned to be on their guard against scammers ahead of tickets for the…
Here’s your chance to visit Dorset Museum – completely NAKED
AN unusual – and possibly rather chilly – trip to Dorset Museum is taking place on September 17 that…
This is why you might have seen some unusual cars on Yeovil roads this week…
A FUN adventure that sees around 500 unusual vehicles hit the road rolled into Yeovil on Thursday night (August…
Busy route near Bere Regis to close – with long diversion in place
A BUSY route near Bere Regis will be closed for four weekdays for maintenance and resurfacing work. The A35 Poole…
Undercover HGV spots 120 offences on Dorset roads – in four days
AN undercover tractor identified more than 100 offences by drivers on Dorset roads – in just four days. Between August…
Free family activities at Blandford Leisure Centre’s 30th birthday bash
FAMILIES across Blandford can enjoy a day full of fun-filled activities to celebrate Blandford Leisure Centre’s 30th birthday. Children will…