Government ‘calls in’ controversial plans for 490 new homes between Pimperne and Blandford
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 490 new homes between Blandford and Pimperne have been ‘called in’ by the Government. The scheme, by…
North Dorset businesses eye national finals after regional award wins
TWO North Dorset businesses – less than three miles apart – have won prestigious awards. Child Okeford Village Shop &…
Rare historical coins found buried under floor of Dorset cottage sell for £60,000
A COLLECTION of historical coins found buried under the floor of a Dorset cottage has sold for £60,000. The hoard,…
More than 120 bikers turn out to help Dorchester resident relive motorbike glory days
MORE than 120 motorbikes roared through Dorchester high street to help a care home resident’s special wish come true. Lifelong…
Duchess of Edinburgh gets an organic education during Somerset visit
ORGANIC food, learning and gardening were on the agenda for a royal visit to Somerset. The Duchess of Edinburgh was…
Somerset cider farm celebration offers something for all the family
A CIDER farm near Wincanton is launching a new “celebration of fruit trees, flowers, food and drink” this weekend.
Dorset Knob Throwing Games return for 2024!
DORSET knob throwing is back for 2024. Fives years after they were last staged, The Dorset Knob Throwing Games will…
Garden centre bids for cafe, workshop and seven new homes on site
SEVEN new homes, a café and a workshop could be built at a garden centre near Gillingham. Plant World has…
Biker, 61, killed in crash on A354 near Sixpenny Handley
A BIKER was sadly killed after a crash near Sixpenny Handley on Sunday morning (April 21). The incident, involving a…
Five homes planned on barn site near Frome
PLANS for five new homes on the site of a barn near Frome have been submitted. The scheme would see…
