Date confirmed for rescheduled Blackmore Vale Half Marathon
THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon (BVHM) has been rescheduled for this summer. The event was originally set to run…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Continental style wine bar could fill empty High Street shop in Gillingham
A NEW “relaxed” wine bar could soon come to Gillingham if plans are approved. Plans have been submitted to Dorset…
Historic Blandford church vandalised and one person hurt as stones smash windows
A CHURCH in Blandford was targeted by vandals who threw stones at the Grade I listed building, which shattered…
Marnhull plan will “help future generations”, says man behind Tess Square plan
“WHAT is the right future for the village? What inspires people? We’re trying to build the right place for…
Stargazers urged to get up early to view lunar eclipse this week
STARGAZERS are being urged to get up early on Friday morning (March 14) to be in with a chance…
‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox in Blandford helps the bereaved connect with loved ones
BEREAVED people in Blandford Forum can now write letters to their loved ones that are no longer here thanks…
Postbox topper masterpieces at Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill to be auctioned off for charities
SOME of the most popular postbox toppers that have featured at the top of Shaftesbury’s iconic Gold Hill are…
Shaftesbury company’s year of fundraising raises £5,000 for Marie Curie
A SHAFTESBURY-based company raised £5,000 for charity thanks to a successful year full of fundraising activities. Staff at the Wessex…
Dorset County Hospital apprentices recognised at trust awards
THE achievements of apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at an awards ceremony. DCH currently has more…
Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire hotels make Times top 100 places to stay list
A NUMBER of hotels, inns and resorts in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset make a new list of the best…
Drop-in event to discuss affordable homes for rent plan for Sherborne
AFFORDABLE homes for rental in Sherborne could be built – and residents are being urged to have their say. The…
Pig barn near Wincanton “seriously damaged” in fire
A BARN housing pigs and piglets near Wincanton caught on fire on Saturday (March 8). Luckily, the animals were taken…
Wincanton school evacuated after reports of a gas leak
A WINCANTON primary school was evacuated after reports of a gas leak. Pupils were sent home from Our Lady of…
New owners take on the reins at Sherborne’s Three Wishes café
A POPULAR Sherborne café, bistro and bar is set to come under new ownership. Owners of The…
Plans for 78 houses could significantly expand Dorset village
A DORSET village could significantly grow in population under new housing proposals. Dorset-based developer AJC Group is…
Plans revealed for statue of LGBTQ+ trailblazer, Sylvia Townsend Warner, in Dorchester
THE life of an acclaimed writer and early LGBTQ+ champion, Sylvia Townsend Warner, is set to be immortalised in…
Shock and sadness as elderly friendship clubs face the axe across Dorset
A PLANNED closure of elderly friendship clubs across Dorset would result in members missing out on vital social interactions,…
Vale Family Hub welcomes families following big move
FAMILIES were welcomed to the new Vale Family Hub in Sturminster Newton at the weekend. A team of volunteers from…
Sherborne misses out on becoming Town of Culture for 2026
SHERBORNE has failed to be selected as the Town of Culture for 2026 despite being shortlisted. Wimborne Minster was selected…
Shoppers at Stalbridge store with “community at its heart” help families in need
CUSTOMERS at a Stalbridge store have helped raise hundreds of pounds for Sherborne Food Bank. The family-run…
Fundraiser launched for “essential upgrades” to Shaftesbury Lido
£15,000 is needed to get the ball rolling on essential repairs at Shaftesbury Lido. The lido’s pipework, filtration system and…