£1.7m to boost staffing in county’s social care sector
The government has awarded Dorset Council £1,728,324 to boost staffing levels in the social care sector in the wake of...
Your part to play in town development
Sherborne Town Council is urging townsfolk to have their say in shaping the future of the town by taking part...
Students’ maths contest excellence is sum achievement
Nine young mathematicians at Yeovil College have been recognised at the annual UKMT Senior Maths Challenge. The first year A-level...
Delight as Gryphon students receive university offers
Students at The Gryphon School in Sherborne are celebrating after receiving numerous university offers including five to study at Oxford...
MP urges tougher sentences for animal cruelty offences
West Dorset MP Chris Loder is calling for custodial sentences for animal cruelty to be increased ten-fold, from six months...
Councils harnessing power of sunshine
Bruton and Castle Cary town councils are harnessing the power of the sun and leading the way in cutting carbon...
Plans for 114 homes and retail area in Stalbridge rejected
Dorset Council’s Northern Planning committee on Tuesday rejected an application for housing development in Stalbridge which has already gone to...
Dog groomer Kelly closer to glory
Wincanton’s winning dog groomer Kelly Davis has taken another step towards being recognised as the best clipper in the country. ...
Smallholders told to stop selling eggs from stall after complaint
A smallholding couple have been told to stop selling eggs and kindling from an honesty stall after a neighbour complained....
First laptops donated, and now more are wanted
Two families with multiple children accessing lessons on a single smartphone are set to be the first recipients of two...
