Awards for pet business launched after couple’s frustrating search for dog outfit
AN INDEPENDENT dog accessory shop that started life after a couple tried to tackle their pet’s wardrobe issue has…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
New chief constable appointed to lead Dorset Police
DORSET Police has a new chief constable – who will take the helm later this summer. Rachel Farrell, currently deputy…
Wiltshire wildlife photography competition starts soon: How to enter
PICTURES showing the ‘beauty, diversity and fragility of Wiltshire’s natural world’ are being accepted in an annual competition. The Wiltshire…
£1 million grants pot for mental health groups in Dorset
MENTAL health grass roots community groups and charities supporting people in Dorset are set to receive shares of a…
Mere Fire Station saved – but funding doubts remain
MERE Fire Station has been spared closure after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority backed revised proposals that…
Fresh CCTV appeal after cars damaged using a key in Gillingham street
POLICE want to speak to this person after a series of criminal damage incidents in Gillingham. Officers are investigating a…
Call for names for new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter
CAN you come up with a witty name for a new air ambulance? Or do you have a personal…
Ross John McFadyen jailed after strangling partner during row
A MAN has been jailed after he strangled and pressurised his partner to change her police statement. Ross John McFadyen,…
Schools unite under one brand as major education vision unveiled
SHERBORNE’S three independent schools will officially unite under a single brand this September. Marking the start of a new era,…
Free family fun as Gillingham Rising makes debut
A NEW community-led organisation is inviting residents to celebrate the future of Gillingham at a free family event next…
Sentimental greyhound statue stolen from Gillingham home
POLICE are appealing for information after a treasured garden statue was stolen from a home in Gillingham. The large sandstone-coloured…
Zeals primary school celebrates glowing inspection report
A SCHOOL in Zeals is celebrating after inspectors praised its welcoming atmosphere, strong leadership and commitment to helping every…
Sherborne Library – provisional opening date confirmed after asbestos work
SHERBORNE Library is set to reopen in August as work to make the building “safe for staff and visitors”…
Gillingham police raid uncovers drugs, weapon and ammunition
A MAJOR police operation in Gillingham has led to the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia, an offensive weapon and…
Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures soar
A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as forecasters warn of potential thunderstorms…
Police warning over dogs left in hot cars
DOG owners are being urged never to leave pets in parked cars during hot weather, as temperatures inside a…
Fovant Drumhead service to honour WWI soldiers next month
A MOVING annual service commemorating the soldiers who trained in Fovant during the First World War will return next…
Choir, youth club and Citizens Advice among Shaftesbury grant winners
A STRING of Shaftesbury community groups have been handed a financial boost after town councillors approved a fresh round…
Two taken to hospital after A31 crash in North Dorset village
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a crash on the A31 that left one person with…
Drivers hit 48mph in 30 limit during police checks
NEARLY 50 motorists were caught speeding during a series of police enforcement operations across south Wiltshire last week. Officers from…