Bestselling author Sophie Irwin to launch book in Sherborne
SUNDAY Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin will mark the arrival of her second book, A Lady’s Guide to Scandal,…
COAD JOANNA MARY
Jo died peacefully after a long battle aged 64 years on 29th July 2023.Devoted wife to Simon. Loving Mother…
JUNE ROSEMARY AXON
Died peacefully at home aged 82 years, after a long battle with cancer, on 1st August 2023. A loving…
POLITICS COLUMN: ‘Lack of action on Shaftesbury high street’
A FEW local matters this week. Dorset Council has released an updated housing strategy. Readers may remember that the proposed local…
The New Blackmore Vale Summer Photography Competition
The New Blackmore Vale Summer Photography Competition Following the success of our winter and spring photography competitions, it’s…
Dorset youngsters can borrow bikes for free for safety training
NOT having your own bike is no longer a barrier for children to learn vital road safety rules. A total…
WIN Family Tickets with Jay Miller’s Circus
Win Family Circus Tickets The circus is coming to town! Jay Miller’s Circus to be exact, one of the UK’s…
Frome College chemistry students praised for ‘fantastic’ efforts in UK contest
CHEMISTRY students at Frome College are celebrating after scooping awards in a UK competition. Results have been unveiled in the…
Weeding’s pure therapy, not boring!
by Sally Gregson To non-gardeners the act of weeding seems the epitome of boredom. Kneeling in front of a border…
The grass isn’t always greener…
You can help give wildlife food and shelter in your garden by allowing a few ‘weeds’ to inhabit your…