Yetminster residents asked to approve Local Plan
A local referendum will take place in Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca on Tuesday, February 22, Dorset council has announced. Voters...
We’re Winning in a Winter Wonderland
Castle Gardens in Sherborne is shining bright after receiving first place in the national Christmas competition for its magical wonderland...
Exotic plants aren’t out of the question
By Dr Dave Aplin. I would wager that if you knew 200 distinct types of plant, not including cultivars, then...
We’re going bonkers about conkers!
[caption id="attachment_10479" align="alignleft" width="100"] Dr Dave Aplin[/caption] Gardening... with botanist Dr Dave Aplin Horse chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum) are under attack....
Growers and showers return
Sturminster Newton Garden Club is up and running once more giving members their long-awaited chance to meet together again. A...
Gardening group is blooming busy
Wincanton and District Gardeners’ Association, for many years, have been planting flowerbeds and containers around the town twice a year...
New plans for up to 150 homes
Plans have now been submitted for another 150 homes next to the Bellway Homes development being built on the outskirts...
Estate agents’ aid for Age Concern
Age Concern North Dorset, based in Sturminster Newton, received £125 from Roy Barrett Estate Agents after staff gave up their...
How you can help the terminally ill with care at home
Terminally ill patients across the Vale are to benefit from a new service to allow them to be cared for...
Developer launches appeal in plan for 135 homes & school
An appeal has been lodged by Persimmon Homes (South Coast) against Dorset Council’s failure to determine its proposals of land...
