Plans to build 44 houses on “historic parkland” near Blandford refused
A PLANNING application which would have seen 44 houses built on parkland near Blandford has been refused by Dorset…
Family charity relocates to Sherborne – at the heart of expanded area
A CHARITY which supports families with young children has moved into new offices in Sherborne. On April 4, Home-Start Blackmore…
Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters to lead government review of farming profitability
WILTSHIRE farmer – and former NFU president – Baroness Minette Batters is to lead a new government review…
Youngsters learn more about the vets – and test out their skills on Olive!
YOUNGSTERS at Stalbridge Primary School got to quiz vets on how they treat animals during a recent visit. Staff members…
Find the flock and enjoy Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show for free
A FREE family pass is up for grabs at this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Organisers are asking people across…
Stolen malnourished lamb returned to Sturminster Newton farmer
A WOMAN has been arrested after she was found to have caused unnecessary suffering to a lamb in Sturminster…
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict buildings at Okeford Fitzpaine
DERELICT buildings were badly damaged by fire last night (April 6). Crews from Sturminster Newton and Blandford were sent to…
Two arrested after attempted thefts of tools and quad bikes in North Dorset
TWO people were arrested in Wiltshire after police investigated a series of attempted quad bike thefts across Dorset. Working alongside…
Dorchester Recycling Centre to close for one day this week
THOSE planning a trip to the Dorchester Household Recycling Centre this Tuesday (April 8) are asked to make alternative…
Community unites to help blind man be more independent
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a “fiercely independent” blind man in Wimborne get his spark back. Patrick Smyth,…
