Dorset

The tractor convoy near the Tarrant Valley Picture: John Maiden

Tractor run and family fun day sees Tarrant Keyneston community come together for charity

A FAMILY fun day at Tarrant Keyneston raised £2,265 for the Southampton Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The event, held…

“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend

DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…

Youngsters took part in a range of activities during the days

Gillingham youngsters enjoy a gentle introduction to ‘big school’

YOUNG people had the chance to air and ease any fears or anxiety before moving to ‘big school’ during…

Grant winners with Student Support Fund organiser Sue Harris and chair of the Student Support Fund Matthew Price Picture: Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Society

Grants help grow the farmers of the future

15 YOUNGSTERS from across rural Dorset have benefitted from grants to help them pursue their ambitions to work in…

Kev Aston is looking to give back to the hospital which has looked after him and his family Picture: Kev Aston

Step-tember challenge sees Shaftesbury man go the extra mile (and then some) for Salisbury Hospital

33,333 STEPS – that’s what one man will be running and walking each day this month as he looks…

The incident took place last Saturday, August 31 Picture: Ganesh Gift Shop

Blandford gift shop broken into and items stolen

A NUMBER of items were stolen from Ganesh Gift Shop in Blandford Forum at the weekend. Thieves smashed the front…

The new Ford Capri is the latest legendary name to return to the road...

Motoring with David Young: A first look at the new Ford Capri…

ATTEMPTING to breathe new life into a legend carries is always a risk. It’s one Ford is obviously willing to…

Liam and Noel are back together for the Oasis reunion. Picture: Will Fresch

Oasis tickets: Dorset Police issues warning to fans ahead of weekend sales

OASIS fans in Dorset are being warned to be on their guard against scammers ahead of tickets for the…

Naturists are being offered the chance to tour Dorset Museum - in their natural state...

Here’s your chance to visit Dorset Museum – completely NAKED

AN unusual – and possibly rather chilly – trip to Dorset Museum is taking place on September 17 that…

Busy route near Bere Regis to close – with long diversion in place

A BUSY route near Bere Regis will be closed for four weekdays for maintenance and resurfacing work. The A35 Poole…