Topping out ceremony as rooftop helipad installed at Dorset County Hospital
CONSTRUCTION of Dorset County Hospital’s new emergency department and critical care unit has reached a milestone – with the…
Two men – aged 22 and 34 – to appear in court over fox hunting claims
TWO men are due in court next week charged with hunting with a dog in North Dorset. The Dorset Police…
Sherborne Abbey school praised by Ofsted inspectors
SHERBORNE Abbey CofE Primary School has been praised by inspectors. A report issued after a recent Ofsted inspection recognised the…
Village repair café helping people save money – and cut items going to landfill
FROM food mixers to fridges, computers to coffee makers, a Dorset repair café is helping people save money and…
Vale school leader scaling heights to raise money for outdoor learning
A LEADER at a Vale primary school is aiming high to raise money for outdoor learning and swimming. Andrew Wright,…
Dorset youngsters praised for internet safety film at national awards
A DORSET school has been recognised at a prestigious national filmmaking competition. Milton Abbey, in Blandford Forum, secured third place…
Police launch dog hunt after reported theft of puppy, Bonita
A FOUR-MONTH-OLD puppy is believed to have been stolen from a Dorset property. Officers are investigating after terrier puppy Bonita…
Sherborne representative stepping down from cabinet role at Dorset Council
A SENIOR Dorset councillor is stepping down from his cabinet role for personal reasons. Cllr Jon Andrews, Dorset Council’s cabinet…
Tributes to teen Blayze Martin who sadly died after crash in Bridport
TRIBUTES have been paid to 17-year-old Blayze Martin – who passed away after a crash in Bridport in the…
Two dozen ‘lower cost homes’ set to be advertised in Marnhull
TWO dozen lower cost homes have been unveiled in a Vale village. The Durbeyfield Park development, by the Aster Group,…
