Dorset

The awards ceremony takes place at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6 Picture: Dorset Tourism Awards

Finalists revealed for Dorset Tourism Awards

59 BUSINESSES and organisations across Dorset have been highlighted for the work they do to further tourism in the…

The former chapel in Hazelbury Bryan could be converted into a four-bed house. Picture: Google

House plan for former Vale village chapel building

A FORMER village chapel could be converted into a home if plans are approved. Woolley & Wallis, on behalf of…

Work will take place at Maumbury Cross during the first half of 2025. Picture: Dorset Council

Months of traffic lights planned during major junction overhaul in Dorchester

WORK on a major overhaul at a busy Dorchester junction – including the installation of pedestrian crossings – is…

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…

Christiana before and after the hair cut Picture Elizabeth Blackledge

Sherborne woman shaves head to support mum with rare blood cancer

A SHERBORNE woman cut all her hair off to raise money for an important cause close…

Entries open for 2025 Blackmore Vale Half Marathon: All you need to know

ENTRY is open for the 2025 Blackmore Vale Half Marathon. Organised by the Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC), the event…

The set was made from scratch by the school’s art and design department Picture: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Creepy, kooky and completely captivating: The Gryphon School shines with The Addams Family Musical

MORE than 1,000 people came to watch the sold-out performances of The Addams Family musical at the Gryphon School…

£5,000 was given to Fortuneswell Cancer Trust Picture: Ducks and Drakes

Ducks and Drakes donates more than £20,000 to support Dorset cancer patients

A CANCER trust in Dorset is thanking supporters after it handed out more than £20,000 to cancer support groups…

The RSPCA said reports of neglect are likely to increase over the Christmas period as people face financial hardships Picture: RSPCA

Shocking stats reveal 13% increase in pet neglect in Dorset

524 ANIMAL neglect incidents were reported in Dorset from January to September this year – and the RSPCA said…

Students and staff at Sherborne Prep School handing the cheque to Dorset Wildlife Trust Picture: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Sherborne school helps protect Dorset’s nature reserves with £5,000 donation

A SCHOOL in Sherborne has been thanked by the Dorset Wildlife Trust after the charity was handed a  £5,000…