Pig barn near Wincanton “seriously damaged” in fire
A BARN housing pigs and piglets near Wincanton caught on fire on Saturday (March 8). Luckily, the animals were taken…
Wincanton school evacuated after reports of a gas leak
A WINCANTON primary school was evacuated after reports of a gas leak. Pupils were sent home from Our Lady of…
New owners take on the reins at Sherborne’s Three Wishes café
A POPULAR Sherborne café, bistro and bar is set to come under new ownership. Owners of The…
Plans for 78 houses could significantly expand Dorset village
A DORSET village could significantly grow in population under new housing proposals. Dorset-based developer AJC Group is…
Plans revealed for statue of LGBTQ+ trailblazer, Sylvia Townsend Warner, in Dorchester
THE life of an acclaimed writer and early LGBTQ+ champion, Sylvia Townsend Warner, is set to be immortalised in…
Shock and sadness as elderly friendship clubs face the axe across Dorset
A PLANNED closure of elderly friendship clubs across Dorset would result in members missing out on vital social interactions,…
Vale Family Hub welcomes families following big move
FAMILIES were welcomed to the new Vale Family Hub in Sturminster Newton at the weekend. A team of volunteers from…
Sherborne misses out on becoming Town of Culture for 2026
SHERBORNE has failed to be selected as the Town of Culture for 2026 despite being shortlisted. Wimborne Minster was selected…
Shoppers at Stalbridge store with “community at its heart” help families in need
CUSTOMERS at a Stalbridge store have helped raise hundreds of pounds for Sherborne Food Bank. The family-run…
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…
