Dorset

Award-winning children’s author Lauren Child visiting a school who applied for free Woodland Trust trees

Thousands of free trees planted in the Vale – how to get yours

TREES form a major part of the UK’s journey towards net zero. And schools, sports clubs and community groups are…

The e-bikes are expected to arrive later this summer Picture: Beryl

E-bike scheme is coming to Dorchester

A NEW electric bike scheme is being rolled out in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth later this summer. 

Cllr Nick Ireland, inset, put forward the nature emergency motion. Pictures: Dorset Council

‘Nature emergency’ declaration in Dorset backed by leaders

DORSET is in a “nature emergency”. The declaration came at a meeting of Dorset Council on Thursday (July 18), when…

The crash happened on the A30 near Sherborne. Picture: Google

Crash on A30 Yeovil Road near Sherborne leaves person injured

A PERSON was treated by paramedics after a crash on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne this morning. The incident…

Villagers packed Motcombe Village Hall for the meeting. Picture: Google

Residents quiz developer over rumours of new homes in Motcombe

A PACKED meeting saw residents raise concerns over potential development of a site in Motcombe. Representatives from developer CG Fry…

Castle Gardens praised for innovation at regional awards

Castle Gardens praised for innovation at regional awards

CASTLE Gardens in Sherborne, Dorset took first place in The Barton Grange Trophy for Commercial Innovation and Creativity at…

People can step back in time to places like Maiden Newton and Dorchester via the new videos. Pictures: GWR

Train station QR codes take Vale passengers back in time

PEOPLE of a certain age, while standing on a station platform waiting for a train, may well cast their…

Pupils at Sherborne Abbey Primary School were praised in the SIAMS report

“Polite, courteous and thoughtful” Sherborne pupils praised after school inspection

“THIS is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it”. So runs the basis…

Carpetright in Salisbury - which will stay open for now. Picture: Google

1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration

MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…

GWR is warning of disruption on Sunday

Euro 2024 final could worsen rail problems on Sunday, says train firm

RAIL workers watching the Euro 2024 final could lead to problems on the trains on Sunday, travellers are being…