Developers win costs in first of plan appeals
The first of four appeals against non-determination of planning applications by Dorset Council within the appointed timescale has resulted in...
Charity welcomes £6k dolls donation
A collection of 43 Reborn and New Silicon dolls has been donated by an anonymous donor to Dorset’s disability charity,...
North Dorset set for staycation boom
North Dorset is poised for a spectacular tourism season following lockdown, sparking a broader economic stimulus to the region. Self-catering...
Generous donations create a garden haven for children
While the rest of the world was quiet during February half-term, a green-fingered husband and wife duo transformed the tired...
Work set to continue on Badger roundabout until July
Works will be continuing at the Tesco/Badger roundabout at the junction of the A350 and A354 for the next four...
Up in smoke! Recalling the day fire ravaged village pub
Village pub owners have taken advantage of the lockdown downtime and have been going through their memories. Barbara Cossins, owner...
Scheme to extend station & railway on the right track
The Phase 1 Planning Application for the extension of the Shillingstone Station and railway to Bere Marsh is now available...
Prayers answered as church work proceeds
Conservation works and repairs taking place behind the scaffolding at Holnest Church near Sherborne are taking shape, answering the parishioners’...
Tourism centre to TIC right boxes in final slot
South Somerset TIC has reached the final of Visitor Information Service of the Year for the second year running. The...
Date is set for review on approval decision for Stonehenge road
A three-day judicial review of the government’s decision to approve a road tunnel near Stonehenge is set to start on...
