Plans approved for café and workshop at Dorset garden centre
A NEW café and workshop can be built at Plant World near Gillingham following the approval of plans. The family-run…
Dorset bikers get revved up for a cause as £8,000 raised for charity
A MOTORBIKE ride out raised more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity DocBike which helps people injured in motorbike…
Dorset school listed as one of the top private schools in the world
PORT Regis School, near Shaftesbury, has been included in this year’s The Schools Index – establishing itself one of…
The Queen’s Arms near Sherborne crowned south west Pub of the Year
THE Queen’s Arms in Corton Denham, near Sherborne, has been named Pub of the Year by the Food Lifestyle…
Bike theft in Dorchester sparks police appeal
POLICE have issued images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a bike theft…
Tractor and hedge trimmer stolen from Hazelbury Bryan
POLICE are investigating the theft of a tractor and hedge trimmer in Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. It was reported that…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
The Vale Pantry gets ready for big move
THE Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton is expanding its services due to increased demand. The social supermarket helps those who…
Record-breaking Sherborne Classic and Supercar Show raises £65,000 for charities
20 CHARITABLE organisations across Somerset and Dorset benefitted from a record-breaking Sherborne Classic and Supercar Show. The event, regarded as…
Dorchester town centre pedestrian crossings to be upgraded
TWO pedestrian crossings first installed 20 years ago in Dorchester’s town centre will be upgraded – with work starting…
