Paul Jones

Two arrested after toilet request ended in alleged knife threat

A MAN knocked on a door in a North Dorset village and asked to use the toilet – before…

Dorset road safety design competition open for young people

YOUNG people are being urged to do their bit for road safety by creating a design to raise awareness. The…

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer

King and Queen visit Poundbury development near Dorchester

KING Charles and Queen Camilla were in Dorset yesterday (Tuesday) for a surprise visit to Poundbury. The pair were in…

Free tickets on offer to mental health charity festival

FREE tickets are still available to a charity festival next month. The Dorset Mental Health Forum charity is celebrating its…

Glastonbury review: Have no fear of perfection

SALVADOR Dali once said, ‘Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it’. When the gates open to the…

Glastonbury Festival 2023: Pictures from Worthy Farm

YOUR New Blackmore Vale was at Worthy Farm over the weekend for the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. From Elton John…

Police arrested three people on the A35 in Dorchester

Police appeal after hit-and-run crash near Yeovil

A PERSON was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash near Yeovil. The incident happened on the A30 between Yeovil…

How MPs voted – or not – on the Privileges Committee report into Boris Johnson

DORSET MPs largely abstained from a vote over a report that found Boris Johnson has mislead parliament over his…

2023 Glastonbury Festival 100% powered by renewables and renewable fuels

POWER at this week’s Glastonbury Festival will ALL come from renewables and renewable fuels – including the legendary Pyramid…

Blandford community stalwart David Rose has passed away

PASSIONATE supporter of Blandford and dedicated charity fundraiser David Rose MBE has passed away. Mr Rose died peacefully at his…