Geronimo’s fate is sad, but 28k cow deaths is worse
One of the main talking points among rural communities in recent weeks has been the case of Geronimo the…
Private insurance cannot be off table
This week Parliament returned to ‘normal’ operating procedures. No more proxy votes or virtual participation. It’s either be there…
Urgent action is needed to combat river pollution
The late summer sun of the past couple of weeks has coincided with the return of MPs to Westminster,…
Plot twist at new allotments
Gardeners were keen to grab the chance to rent one of Shaftesbury’s new allotments which were snapped up within…
Housing appeal for Afghan refugees
Could you offer a home to an Afghan citizen fleeing the Taliban? That’s the question being asked by Dorset…
Memory Walk boosts dementia and Alzheimer’s awareness
A fourth annual Memory Walk raising funds and awareness for dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society took place between Blandford…
If you went down to the woods, you were sure of a big surprise
A series of events in Angus Wood hosted by members of the Blandford Environmental Trust (BET) included a children’s…
Every day has its dog
In the wake of International Dog Day, dog lovers were in for a treat when carer Di brought her…
Homes appeal refused
Proposals by Gleeson Strategic Land Limited for 30 homes on land at Catherine’s Well, Milton Abbas, have been dismissed…
Chernobyl support group’s funds plea
The Sherborne and Yeovil CCLL which supports children from areas worst affected by the Chernobyl disaster is appealing for…
