Dorset Magazine

The Sherborne Library building is closed during the improvement and safety works. Picture: Dorset Council

Update on Sherborne Library after absestos find closed building

BOOK lovers are being reassured Sherborne Library remains open despite work on the building – at a new temporary…

Have your say over fire station closure plans at online meetings

RESIDENTS can have their say over proposed fire station closures – including in Mere and Wilton – at a…

Stolen car found after weeks-long search

A STOLEN car taken from Sussex has been recovered in North Dorset after weeks of searching by police officers…

Community hub plans move forward

PLANS for a new community hub in Shaftesbury have taken a step forward after changes to a controversial car…

Sherborne serves up walking tennis for all abilities

A TENNIS club is inviting people of all ages and abilities to pick up a racquet – without the…

Urgent search for missing woman last seen at hospital

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing woman last seen in Dorchester County Hospital. Lorraine, 48,…

Teen suffers facial injuries in Shaftesbury lane attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in a Shaftesbury lane. Officers from Dorset Police say the…

Banner goes up in fight to save station

A BANNER has appeared in Mere as opposition grows to controversial plans that could see the town’s fire station…

Police counter closure to disrupt services

RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…

Local heroes: Village shop shortlisted for top countryside award

THE village shop at Fontmell Magna, run by Duane and Tarnia Hills, is in the running for a prestigious…