Fundraiser launched for “essential upgrades” to Shaftesbury Lido
£15,000 is needed to get the ball rolling on essential repairs at Shaftesbury Lido. The lido’s pipework, filtration system and…
Blandford museum launches ground-breaking project to bring history to visually impaired
EXPLORING Blandford Town Museum will become easier for those that are visually impaired or disabled thanks…
Riding for the Disabled celebrates 50 years of horse riding at Hanford School
HANFORD School has just celebrated 50 years of providing riding opportunities for disabled children at its grounds. Hanford Group RDA…
Experts hope to solve Sherborne triptych mysteries from 14th or 15th century
MYSTERIES surrounding a historic work of art housed at Sherborne’s St John’s Almshouse Chapel are being investigated by experts. The…
MP Simon Hoare slams Donald Trump as ‘former leader of the free world’ during PMQs
SIMON Hoare has once again taken aim at US President Donald – branding him the “former leader of the…
Blandford charity shop re-opening next week after refurb
A BLANDFORD charity shop will re-open next week after a full refurbishment. The Friends of Blandford Community Hospital charity shop…
Shane Chapman sentenced over assault and theft at West Dorset ‘illegal hunting incident’
VERWOOD man Shane Chapman admitted two charges of assault and theft in connection with an ‘illegal hunting incident’ in…
Gillingham Service Station to expand EV charging hub with six new rapid bays
GILLINGHAM Service Station’s plans to increase its electric vehicle (EV) charging provision from two bays to…
Dorset MP says world “cannot appease or cave” to Trump and Putin amid Ukraine row
MP Simon Hoare has lambasted US President Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine and Russia as “dangerous” and urged European…
The Penny Tap in Sixpenny Handley is ‘best rural pub in East Dorset’
A PUB in a Dorset village has been recognised with a prestigious award. The Penny Tap in Sixpenny Handley was…
