Last chance to bid for youth funding in Dorset
ORGANISATIONS working to improve the lives of young people in Dorset are being urged to apply for funding. The deadline…
Gillingham volunteer Anne Kings gets royal approval for town efforts
TIRELESS Gillingham volunteer Anne Kings has received royal approval for her efforts. Aptly-named Mrs Kings is one of just 500…
Man jailed for 27 years for sex offences against children
A MAN has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of two girls in…
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…
