MP hits out at “doomed to fail” plans to close adult day centres in Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury
NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare has slammed plans that would see adult day centres in the county close. In a…
Gillingham Library to close during improvement building works
BOOKWORMS in Gillingham are being warned of limited services and a closure during building works in the coming weeks. The…
High standards praised at Blandford school in latest Ofsted inspection
BLANDFORD St Mary Church of England Primary School has been praised for its welcoming and inclusive environment. This comes after…
Fundraising appeal to ensure “truly outstanding” stained glass in Sturminster Newton stands test of time
INTRICATE stained glass windows at a church in Sturminster Newton are at risk of collapsing if repairs aren’t made,…
Wyke Amateur Golf Society donates £2,000 to Mindful dementia charity and Salisbury Hospital charity
TWO charities have received a significant boost thanks to efforts by the Wyke Amateur Golf Society (WAGS). The golf society…
Tribute to “much loved” teacher Justin Loveland following fatal Dorchester crash
THE family of a man who died in a car crash in Dorchester has released a heartfelt tribute. 50-year-old Justin…
School building SAVED from demolition and set to reopen after villagers band together
VILLAGERS’ ambitious plans to save a school building from demolition have come to fruition – and it is set…
130 houses approved on appeal near Blandford – despite concerns of impact on schools and traffic
PLANS to bring 130 houses to Blandford St Mary have been approved on appeal after Dorset Council previously rejected…
Somerset man fined over fox hunting incident near Beaminster
A MAN from Ilminster in Somerset has been fined £513 after he pleaded guilty to a fox hunting incident…
New chapter for Gillingham as new mayor chosen
GILLINGHAM has a new mayor for the civic year 2025/26 following a mayor-making ceremony on Wednesday (May 28). Councillor Fiona…
