Kate Adie named patron for £2.5 million DCH appeal
LEGENDARY war reporter Kate Adie has been unveiled as appeal patron for a Dorset hospital charity fundraising drive. The former…
Six homes could be built on site of Sturminster Newton British Legion Club
SIX new homes could be built on the site of the Royal British Legion Club in Sturminster Newton. Paul Dance…
Escape to the Country crew films at Dorset charity garden project
A FILM crew descended on a Dorset charity this week as part of preparation for a BBC show. The filmmakers…
Dorset Knob Throwing Games return for 2024!
DORSET knob throwing is back for 2024. Fives years after they were last staged, The Dorset Knob Throwing Games will…
Biker, 61, killed in crash on A354 near Sixpenny Handley
A BIKER was sadly killed after a crash near Sixpenny Handley on Sunday morning (April 21). The incident, involving a…
Charity Rotary cycle will set off from Gold Hill in Shaftesbury next month
CHARITABLE cyclists will hit the road in aid of various good causes next month. The 2024 Shaftesbury Rotary Club…
Perfume and Adidas shorts stolen in Gillingham shop raids
PERFUME and Adidas shorts were stolen in two incidents at a Gillingham shop last month. Police are investigating after thefts…
Two arrested after alleged attempted break-in at TK Maxx near Sherborne
POLICE arrested two people who allegedly tried to force their way in to TK Maxx. The incident happened at the…
Somerset and Dorset areas to benefit from £33m high-speed internet rollout
INTERNET users in rural areas near Sherborne, Swanage, Dorchester, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Bruton, will soon be able to…
Shaftesbury bookshop awarded special status just weeks after award win
AN award-winning Shaftesbury bookshop has added another accolade after being certified as ‘a force for good’. FOLDE Dorset, the specialist…