Plaque honour for railway pioneer
One of the main protagonists for bringing the railway to North Dorset is to be celebrated with a blue…
Generous new Nativity gift goes on display in Conduit
The Nativity scene which has stood in the heart of Sherborne every Christmas for 70 years has been replaced,…
Dedicated to the majestic creatures living in the Vale of the White Hart
The Vale of the White Hart is an ancient legend given to us by a reader who wishes to…
Roofers spread joy
A lovely goodwill offer of 100 Christmas dinners for local families from Blandford contractors Dean Teversham Roofing Services on…
It’s no secret: Sylvia marks her 100th
A Blandford woman who played her part in Second World War military intelligence as an MI5 secretary has celebrated…
Building to be demolished despite backlash
A controversial redevelopment scheme in Blandford has finally been given detailed planning permission by Dorset Council. The authority’s predecessor…
St Mary’s would make a perfect sporting academy
St Mary’s is perfectly positioned to become a sporting academy, with a range of high-class facilities already in place….
Rumours over potential buyer for school
An £8m deal is close to being signed for the sale of St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury. The school went…
Going to the chapel for quality handmade Christmas presents
Fancy buying beautiful, handmade (and locally made) gifts this Christmas? It’s been quite the year, and this has put a…
Station’s first class return to the full Shillingstone
A railway station that once played host to royalty and political figureheads and is now a hive of restoration…
