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The scouts got stuck in with the planting Picture: Countryside Regeneration Trust

Blandford scouts and volunteers plant 300 trees at Bere Marsh Farm to help tackle climate change

SCOUTS and volunteers rolled up their sleeves to plant hundreds of trees at a farm near Shillingstone. The planting was…

Police are urging dog owners to keep their pets under control Picture: Dorset Police

Rams have ears bitten off in “worrying” attack in West Dorset

DOG owners are being reminded that they have a duty of care following a series of attacks on livestock…

Addresses at Amor's Drove and Lenthay Road were targeted Picture: Dorset Police

Cannabis seized and man arrested in Sherborne drug dealing crackdown

A MAN has been arrested after police executed four warrants in Sherborne at addresses linked to suspected drug dealing. Yesterday…

Freddie B in action Picture: Bryanston School

Blandford pupil selected for Dubai Polo team

FREDDIE B, a Year 9 pupil at Bryanston School, has earned a place in the PV…

The event signals the start of spring Picture: CRT

Your chance to hear the dawn chorus with guided walk in Dorset

BIRD enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the enchanting dawn chorus this May – one of the earliest…

'Beneath the beeches' depicts the path through Pine Walk in Shaftesbury Picture: Gary Cook

Shaftesbury painter’s Pine Walk watercolours earns spot in prestigious London exhibition

A SHAFTESBURY painter’s latest work is set to go on display in London alongside some of the world’s best…

The plans have received the backing of Gillingham Town Council Picture: Google

Continental style wine bar could fill empty High Street shop in Gillingham

A NEW “relaxed” wine bar could soon come to Gillingham if plans are approved. Plans have been submitted to Dorset…

A person was reportedly hurt after they were hit by a stone Picture: Google

Historic Blandford church vandalised and one person hurt as stones smash windows

A CHURCH in Blandford was targeted by vandals who threw stones at the Grade I listed building, which shattered…

The postbox was installed last month Picture: Blandford Forum Town Council

‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox in Blandford helps the bereaved connect with loved ones

BEREAVED people in Blandford Forum can now write letters to their loved ones that are no longer here thanks…

The Great Wave and the boy on the bike are some of the toppers that are being auctioned

Postbox topper masterpieces at Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill to be auctioned off for charities

SOME of the most popular postbox toppers that have featured at the top of Shaftesbury’s iconic Gold Hill are…