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…
Wiltshire and Dorset Police and Crime Commissioners call for cannabis to be reclassified as class A drug
CALLS to reclassify cannabis as a Class A drug have been “strongly” supported by the Police and Crime Commissioners…
Fraudster stole £2,000 from Shaftesbury 85-year-old – while he was in hospital
A WOMAN who defrauded an 85-year-old man from Shaftesbury out of more than £2,000 has been ordered to pay…
UPDATED: Blandford man arrested on suspicion of murder after body of Sturminster Newton man found
UPDATE: Police have confirmed the Blandford man has been released on police bail as further investigative work continues. A…
Improved bus connectivity between Bridport, Beaminster and Yeovil
BUS users in west Dorset will be able to more easily travel between Bridport, Beaminster and Yeovil thanks to…
Six weeks of temporary traffic lights planned for Dorchester
ROAD users in Dorchester will be faced with six weeks of temporary traffic lights as Dorset Council replaces aging…
Gorgeous gardens around the Vale open to visitors this summer
TAKE a wander around beautiful gardens, open as part of the National Garden Scheme. Find the full list of open…
More than £1,000 raised after Blandford RBL branch broken into
THE Blandford community has responded in force after thieves broke into the Royal British Legion (RBL) building, with medals…
