Fears for future of closed injury unit at hospital
The charity arm of The Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne fear the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) could become a “convenient covid...
The show goes on… After all these years, town’s arts in the right place
Shaftesbury’s thriving arts centre is housed in the old covered market in the centre of the Saxon hilltop town. The...
Charity shop open during new lockdown
Norddis (North Dorset Disability Information Service), a charity supporting the elderly, the disabled and their carers in Gillingham, is open...
Remains to be seen after village dig
Elizabeth’s story of the unearthing of around 22,500 early fourth century Roman coins in a field next to her house...
Dedicated to followers of fashion
How did Lucy Locket lose her pocket? The answer may lie in the newly acquired early Georgian provincial lady’s gown that...
Pub’s shop is needed more than ever
Almost a decade ago, Stourpaine lost its village shop and post office. Its inhabitants were facing a journey to Blandford...
Owls’ home saved in £30k roof project
Carpenters, tilers and scaffolders have swooped to the rescue of the beloved but endangered barn owls of Bere Marsh Farm...
Musical therapy for people with dementia moves online
A north Dorset charity has switched its music sessions for people with dementia online to try and help lift spirits...
School’s poppy day tribute to the fallen
North Cadbury Primary School commemorated Remembrance Day 2020 with a Garden of Remembrance.
Scout fundraiser axed due to costs
A paper recycling scheme that raised money for St Mary Gillingham Scout Group has been scrapped after more than 40...
