Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester scoops FOURTH award of 2025
A SERIES of sculptures at a lake near Dorchester has received its fourth award in 2025 alone. Sculpture by the…
Child hit by car towing caravan in Blandford expected to make full recovery
A THREE-year-old boy that was airlifted to hospital after they were hit by a car towing a caravan in…
Submissions open now for Sherborne Open Art Exhibition
SUBMISSIONS are now being accepted for the annual Sherborne Open Art Exhibition. The display, organised by Sherborne Art Club in…
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…
