Plans to convert West Stour offices to studio flats submitted
PLANS have been submitted to change the use of offices above a car showroom in West Stour to flats. An…
Lions Club receives special award for fundraising efforts
THE charitable efforts of Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC) have been honoured with a special award. President of the group,…
POLITICS COLUMN: ‘Lack of action on Shaftesbury high street’
A FEW local matters this week. Dorset Council has released an updated housing strategy. Readers may remember that the proposed local…
Ride out planned in memory of popular cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed
CYCLISTS from Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset are planning a ride out in memory of a popular biker who passed…
MP’S COLUMN: ‘Changes will make it easier to fine polluters’
I WELCOMED choristers from Sherborne Abbey Choir and their families for a visit to Parliament and 10 Downing Street…
Man charged over Frome crash that killed sisters Maddie and Libby North
A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash in Frome which tragically killed…
PICTURES: Vale youngsters celebrate exam successes
STUDENTS across the Vale were pondering the next step yesterday after picking up their exam results. Thousands of young people…
PICTURES: Stunning Second World War photos reveal Vale’s military history
A UNIQUE insight into war-time Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset has been provided by new photographs released as part of…
Boy, 11, on scooter injured after crash in Glastonbury street
AN 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Glastonbury. The youngster was on a…
Advice on offer as students pick up their exam results
STUDENTS, teachers and parents are being thanked for their efforts on A Level results day. Young people across the country…
