Gillingham play area now under town council ownership
THE Lodden Lakes play area in Gillingham is now in public ownership. This comes after the successful transfer of the…
Rare bat spotted in Gillingham Men’s Shed-made bat boxes
A RARE whiskered bat has been spotted flourishing in Gillingham thanks to the work of the local men’s shed. While…
Dorchester and Bridport NatWest branches to close
BOTH the Dorchester and Bridport NatWest banks will close their doors later this year. NatWest has announced a string of…
Bull killed and several injured after crash near Sturminster Marshall
A BULL was killed following a late-night crash with a lorry and a car near Sturminster Marshall. Dorset Police said…
Celebrating one year of Wincanton Community Hub – with a 40-mile hike
THE team behind a community hub in Wincanton are celebrating one year of being open – and they’re marking…
Inspection praises St Mary’s Primary School for its inclusivity
A SCHOOL in Bradford Abbas near Sherborne has been celebrating the results of a “glowing” inspection report. St Mary’s CE…
Second person dies following A36 crash
A WOMAN in her 60s had sadly died after a car and three motorbikes were involved in a crash…
Blandford teacher smashes fundraising goal for North Dorset Railway following London Marathon success
A BLANDFORD teacher who took part in this year’s London Marathon has almost doubled the amount…
Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester scoops FOURTH award of 2025
A SERIES of sculptures at a lake near Dorchester has received its fourth award in 2025 alone. Sculpture by the…
Child hit by car towing caravan in Blandford expected to make full recovery
A THREE-year-old boy that was airlifted to hospital after they were hit by a car towing a caravan in…
