Fundraising appeal to ensure “truly outstanding” stained glass in Sturminster Newton stands test of time
INTRICATE stained glass windows at a church in Sturminster Newton are at risk of collapsing if repairs aren’t made,…
Wyke Amateur Golf Society donates £2,000 to Mindful dementia charity and Salisbury Hospital charity
TWO charities have received a significant boost thanks to efforts by the Wyke Amateur Golf Society (WAGS). The golf society…
Tribute to “much loved” teacher Justin Loveland following fatal Dorchester crash
THE family of a man who died in a car crash in Dorchester has released a heartfelt tribute. 50-year-old Justin…
School building SAVED from demolition and set to reopen after villagers band together
VILLAGERS’ ambitious plans to save a school building from demolition have come to fruition – and it is set…
130 houses approved on appeal near Blandford – despite concerns of impact on schools and traffic
PLANS to bring 130 houses to Blandford St Mary have been approved on appeal after Dorset Council previously rejected…
Somerset man fined over fox hunting incident near Beaminster
A MAN from Ilminster in Somerset has been fined £513 after he pleaded guilty to a fox hunting incident…
New chapter for Gillingham as new mayor chosen
GILLINGHAM has a new mayor for the civic year 2025/26 following a mayor-making ceremony on Wednesday (May 28). Councillor Fiona…
Wiltshire and Dorset Police and Crime Commissioners call for cannabis to be reclassified as class A drug
CALLS to reclassify cannabis as a Class A drug have been “strongly” supported by the Police and Crime Commissioners…
Fraudster stole £2,000 from Shaftesbury 85-year-old – while he was in hospital
A WOMAN who defrauded an 85-year-old man from Shaftesbury out of more than £2,000 has been ordered to pay…
UPDATED: Blandford man arrested on suspicion of murder after body of Sturminster Newton man found
UPDATE: Police have confirmed the Blandford man has been released on police bail as further investigative work continues. A…
