‘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…
Bruton women to take on three peaks challenge in underwear to help end pant poverty
EIGHT women from the Bruton area are taking on a mountain of a challenge to raise awareness and funds…
Templecombe man charged after hare reportedly hunted in Sturminster Newton
A 19-YEAR-old from Templecombe has been charged with illegally hunting a wild mammal with dogs. This comes after officers from…
Closure order issued for Shaftesbury property due to anti-social behaviour
POLICE have issued a partial closure order at a house in Shaftesbury following “persistent anti-social behaviour and crime”. A three-month…
Elderly residents – cut off from phone and internet services for almost a month – FINALLY reconnected
A VULNERABLE elderly couple in Holwell were cut off from the outside world for weeks after a ‘drunk driver’…
