Two Dorset towns make the 2024 Britain in Bloom finals
TWO Dorset groups have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 Britain in Bloom competition. Shaftesbury in Bloom and Upton…
Farmer plans three marathons – barefoot – for kitchen gardens plan
A SOMERSET farmer is taking on three marathons on the Dorset coast to plant kitchen gardens in schools -…
Consultation launched over 505 new homes in Mendip – including on allotments site
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over possible sites for at least 505 new homes in Mendip. Somerset…
NBV gardening expert picks up honour for work in the industry
GARDENING expert – and New Blackmore Vale columnist – Mike Burks has received an honorary award. Mike Burks, managing director…
Extra rubbish collections in Somerset: Check when yours is
HOUSEHOLDS across Somerset will have an extra rubbish collection this month ahead of changes to the collections timetable. One-off Saturday…
Wiltshire farmer takes the ‘elm in fight against deadly disease
A WILTSHIRE farmer is fighting back against a deadly epidemic. Dutch elm disease (DED) has killed almost all mature elms…
Plant Your Pants this spring – to see what’s going on ‘down there’!
PEOPLE in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire are being urged to plant their pants – yes, pants – this spring,…
Financial support grants on offer to households in Dorset
FINANCIAL help is available for Dorset Council residents who aren’t connected to mains gas, or who meet other criteria. Citizens…
Christmas bin collection dates in Dorset announced: Check yours…
CHRISTMAS bin collection dates in Dorset have been confirmed. Dorset Council has detailed the days – and changes – of…
Blue Peter legend Valerie Singleton judges Vale pumpkin competition
BLUE Peter legend Valerie Singleton was back in the Vale to judge a village pumpkin competition. Valerie returned to her…