Dorset Magazine

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 cut...

Andrew Wright, head of school at Shillingstone Primary, is swapping the classroom for the mountains

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,...

The Milton Abbey film was praised by judges. Picture: Childnet International

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...

Bonita was reported missing from a property near Bridport. Picture: Dorset Police

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...

Cllr Jon Andrews is stepping down as Dorset Council’s cabinet member for place services. Picture: Dorset Council

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...

Blayze Martin, 17, sadly died after a crash in Bridport. Pictures: Dorset Police

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 early...

Durbyfield Park has been developed in Marnhull. Picture: Dorset Council

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,...

Cruz Buckley, of Bridport, has been jailed for three years and three months. Picture: Dorset Police

Cruz Buckley, of Bridport, jailed for abusing girl, 14, online

POLICE have praised the bravery of a 14-year-old girl who was groomed and abused by 21-year-old Cruz Buckley. Buckley, of...

The charter, for Forde Abbey, was issued by Edward II some 700 years ago. Pictures: Dorset Council

Forde Abbey charter dating back 700 years will stay in Dorset thanks to donations

A 700-YEAR-OLD royal charter confirming the status of Forde Abbey will stay in the south west. The Dorset History Centre...

Motorboats will have to keep their distance near Swanage and Studland shoreline

MOTORBOATS and jet skis will not be able to operate closer to the shore in Swanage and Studland following strong...