Fire crews tackle blaze at Sturminster Newton industrial estate
A FIRE broke out in drying machinery at a Sturminster Newton industrial unit this morning (May 2). Crews from Shaftesbury…
Wincanton event to raise funds to help man with Motor Neurone Disease make memories with family
FRIENDS of an ex-Navy serviceman who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) have organised a fundraising event…
Men seen rolling Land Rover DOWN THE ROAD during theft
A RED Land Rover was stolen from Gillingham last month – after thieves rolled it down the road. The 4×4…
Hundreds pay respects to pillar of the Wincanton community Andy Chilton
HUNDREDS of people gathered to say farewell to Andy Chilton – a “pillar of the community” in Wincanton. Navy veteran…
‘England’s greatest captain’ Mike Brearley to give talk in Sherborne
ONE of England’s finest cricket captains will be telling tales from the crease and beyond in Sherborne next month. On…
Plans to close adult day centres in Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury would be “devastating”, campaigners say
CAMPAIGNERS have criticised plans to close day centres that offer “vital” services for elderly residents and adults with special…
Shaftesbury to celebrate VE Day with service and live music
THE Shaftesbury community is being invited to take part in this year’s VE Day celebrations. This year marks 80 years…
Tank Museum offers up wheelie good fun this May Bank Holiday
SPECTACULAR displays featuring stunt bikes, supercars and more are set to wow onlookers at the Tank Museum this Bank…
Dorchester plant sale needs your seedlings
GARDENERS can help the Dorchester branch of the Children’s Society by visiting a plant sale being held in the…
Lidl details Dorset towns where it wants to open new stores this year
BUDGET supermarket giant Lidl is aiming to open a number of new stores in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. New plans…
