The heartbreaking story of Captain the abandoned cat prompts charity plea
“HE was given the name Captain by the volunteers, who felt it only right he go with a name…
Homeless veteran – and Dorchester hospital worker – finds a place for Christmas
A HOMELESS veteran and hospital worker who ended up living in a tent now has a roof over his…
Christmas tree collections raise £12,500 for hospice charity
MORE than 1,250 real Christmas trees were collected as part of a charity fundraising effort – helping raise more…
Elderly couple rescued from fire at their home in Vale village
AN elderly couple were rescued from a fire at their home this morning (January 11). Four fire crews – including…
Man in court over alleged raid at Shaftesbury Football Club ground
A MAN has been charged with an alleged burglary at Shaftesbury Football Club. It was reported that at around 1am…
Meet the pug cross who needed surgery after eating dozens of hairbands
HAM the pug cross’ owners were tying themselves in knots trying to work out what was wrong with her…
Plans for 5G mast at Sherborne Fire Station submitted
A 5G mobile phone mast could be installed in Sherborne. Telecommunications firm Cornerstone has applied to Wiltshire Council for permission…
New section of revamped A303 to open this month: Here’s what is changing
A NEW section of the A303 will open this month – as work on the delayed dualling project…
Aquatic Harriet takes on new role at Shaftesbury Lido
THE woman known as Aquatic Harriet has taken to a new role like a duck to water, or a…
Venison bolognaise anyone? Dorset and Somerset nurseries putting game on the menu
YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in the Vale and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant…
