Ukrainian flag to fly over Dorchester on anniversary of invasion
THE Ukrainian flag will fly over Dorchester on Saturday (February 24) to mark two years since the Russian invasion…
Signs for new Castle Cary store revealed in planning application
PLANS have been submitted for signs at a new convenience store in Castle Cary. Pegasus Group, on behalf of Co-Operative…
Campaigners lose High Court challenge to “pig-headed” Stonehenge tunnel plans
CAMPAIGNERS have lost a High Court challenge to “pig-headed” plans for a tunnel for the A303 near Stonehenge. After a…
General election polling: What’s predicted in YOUR area?
2024 is the year of elections. The UK is poised to head to the polls when the urge takes Rishi…
Plans for La Vita Bar & Restaurant in Blandford submitted – and it opens today
AN Italian restaurant has applied for permission for new signage at a landmark Blandford site. A listed building planning application…
‘Why I love my electric car – and why you should get one too’
IN September last year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Con, Richmond) announced a delay on a ban on the sale…
Vandals scrawl ‘racist and anti-Semitic’ graffiti in Dorchester
RACIST or anti-Semitic graffiti was daubed on properties in Dorchester during a vandalism rampage. Six incidents of criminal damage happened…
Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset
A WEATHER warning has been issued for heavy rain in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset over the weekend. The Met Office…
Shaftesbury-based BV Dairy sold to First Milk
THE BV Dairy has been sold. The Highnam family, which has run the dairy for generations, has been bought by…
NBV gardening expert picks up honour for work in the industry
GARDENING expert – and New Blackmore Vale columnist – Mike Burks has received an honorary award. Mike Burks, managing director…
