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...
‘Bravest village’ crown rekindles war memories
A public spat over siting a Tommy statue at Shillingstone war memorial has resurfaced a fascinating story of the village’s...
Illuminated start to festive season
Christmas is coming, and in Blandford it came early in the first week of November with the promised illumination of...
Town pays its respects at service of Remembrance
Blandford’s Remembrance Service was brought forward to November 4, the day before lockdown started, and held not in the Market...
Council’s fund in bid to aid covid recovery
Sherborne Town Council has launched a Community Pandemic Recovery Fund. As coronavirus restrictions begin to increase again, Sherborne Town Council...
Stolen archives of Alan Turing returned to school
Stolen memorabilia and accolades belonging to Second World War Bletchley Park code-breaker Alan Turing are to be returned to their...
