Programme announced for Sturminster Newton Literary Festival
THE experiences of a helicopter test pilot and the story of a Wimbledon tennis ace who escaped the Nazis will...
Talks and events blossoming at The Newt in Somerset
SPRING has sprung and it’s beginning to feel like summer. So what does that mean this historic garden complexes? We...
BEEKEEPING COLUMN: What a buzz in peak swarming season!
It’s peak swarming season for honey bees, as colonies outgrow their existing homes. Don’t panic if you spot a swarm...
Spring Photo Comp Winner!
THE results of our Spring 2023 Photo Competition are in – and we’re sure you’ll agree from our front cover,...
Man suffers ‘life-threatening injuries’ in crash near Dorchester
A MAN in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Dorchester on Wednesday morning (May 24). The incident,...
Want to avoid Glastonbury Festival traffic? Take a helicopter shuttle!
IT'S the vision of doom for many Glastonbury goers - the back end of a car, signalling the start of...
Five Dorset towns and villages could see new 20mph speed limits
A TOTAL of five towns and villages in Dorset could soon see 20mph speed limits introduced. A new panel at...
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor among players set for Somerset darts tournament
SOME of the world's best darts players will be arrowing in to Somerset next month for a special tournament. Yeovil's...
Car boot bargains raise bumper funds for Dorchester community
CAR boot bargain hunters raised a bumper amount of money for good causes. Last year, the Dorchester Market Car Boot...
Plan for shop and tourist accommodation at former Sherborne bank
A FORMER bank building in Sherborne could soon house a shop and tourist accommodation. A planning application for 50 Cheap...
