Flooding reignites debate on new homes
By Steve Keenan Homes were flooded and several motorists rescued by fire crews last week when heavy rain caused the…
Carnival proceeds are shared out to deserving causes
The generosity shown from hundreds of people who dug deep at Mere Carnival means two ‘deserving, local community groups’…
Chance to be part of local success story
By Miranda Robertson A charity which helps adults to read is holding an open evening on Friday, November 19 in…
Drivers ignore new gates to drive through floods
By Karen Bate Unparalleled rainfall and swollen rivers which caused the worst flooding parts of North Dorset have seen in…
Volunteers wanted to help get former rail station project back on right track
By Miranda Robertson A project to tidy up the former Spetisbury railway station area and provide a lovely place to…
Blackmore Vale companies awarded Key4Life flags
Flag bearing former convicts on horseback celebrated those companies who gave them a chance in a special awards ceremony…
Bid to eradicate polio now in a purple patch thanks to Rotary
A sea of purple crocuses is a stunning start to spring, so why not buy some crocus corms at…
Fun day of fundraising marks end of lockdown
Light rain in the middle of the afternoon put only a slight dampener on what was indeed a super…
Hedgehog group’s bonfires warning
With the approach of Halloween and Bonfire Night, the Blandford Hedgehog Group is urging people to consider their pets…
Memories to come flooding back with tour of river defences
By Nicci Brown Older readers may remember the floods in Blandford in the 1970s. The only way to travel through Blandford,…
