Paul Jones

Open gardens in Stour Row raise much-needed charity funds

VILLAGERS welcomed visitors to their gardens in the name of charity – raising more than £2,000 for a good…

Sturminster Newton High School becomes an academy

STURMINSTER Newton High School has become an academy. The school, in Bath Road, joined the Sherborne Area Schools Trust (SAST)…

Gillingham café plans expansion for more restaurant and community use

PLANS to expand a landmark Gillingham café to offer evening meals alongside conference and community facilities have been submitted. The…

Blandford empty home project scoops prestigious award

A PROJECT that saw an empty Blandford home brought back into use has scooped a prestigious national award. Dorset…

Council’s advertising plan for Glastonbury roundabout

PLANS for advertising hoardings on a Glastonbury roundabout have been submitted – in a bid to boost council coffers. The…

Model railway exhibition steaming into Bridport next month

MODEL railway enthusiasts will be steaming into west Dorset next month. The Bridport and District Model Railway Club will hold…

Thousands flock to first day of Royal Bath & West Show

THOUSANDS flocked to the opening day of the Royal Bath & West Show on Thursday (June 1). The event, showcasing…

Girl suffers two black eyes in Shepton fair attack

A TEENAGE girl suffered two black eyes and cuts after being assaulted at Shepton Mallet Fair. The incident happened in…

Volunteer Eileen gets royal approval for Blandford Hospital efforts

AN 83-YEAR-OLD hospital volunteer has received royal approval for her efforts. Eileen Waters, who has been a volunteer at Blandford…

Appeal over alleged assault after Yeovil crash

A CRASH involving a motorbike and a car in a Yeovil street led to an assault, according to police. The…