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Jumping for joy!

It’s back! The sorely missed Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show WILL be held this year – with the New Blackmore…

Your views welcome on county future

Dorset residents are being invited to have their say on future plans for the county. A consultation on the…

CPRE claims not enough consultation on county Local Plan

The Dorset Council Local Plan consultation has drawn criticism from the countryside charity CPRE, which says communities have not…

At last! Electric car charge points to be installed in the Vale

A network of new charge points for electric vehicles is due to go live across North Dorset next month.
 A…

Wessex in double data deal for lockdown

Blandford-based internet provider Wessex Internet, is doubling its data to customers on limited data tariffs for free during lockdown…

A standing ovation for theatre plans

Councillors have agreed in principle to proceed with plans to invest £23 million in arts and entertainment in South…

Top cold weather tips for your home

Our advertiser Total Energy Services shares some top tips to get you through the winter. A spokesman says: “We…

Funding boost for barn owls & bats

Funding to help conserve the iconic
barn owl and
horseshoe bat in Dorset
has been granted as part of the government’s Green…

Club gearing up for cycle fundraiser

Shaftesbury Rotary Club’s North Dorset Cycle Ride is gearing up for May 16 following careful planning to meet covid…

A record £110k for churches from Ride+Stride

Dorset Historic Churches Trust raised an amazing £110,000 – a record amount – with its annual Ride+Stride. A spokesman…