Celebrity gardener Derry Watkins set for gardening club talk
CELEBRATED gardening expert Derry Watkins will be giving a talk this month. Derry, who runs Special Plants in Bath, will…
Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar
A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet has been revealed as a finalist in…
Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival
AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…
NBV gardening expert picks up honour for work in the industry
GARDENING expert – and New Blackmore Vale columnist – Mike Burks has received an honorary award. Mike Burks, managing director…
Emergency work to remove tree trapped under Blandford Bridge
EMERGENCY work had to be carried out in Blandford to remove a fallen tree that was trapped under the…
New ranger aims to boost Somerset attraction Ham Hill
A NEW ranger aims to bring the story of Ham Hill to the public in a new role. Jasmine Ely…
Christmas tree collections raise £57,000 for Dorset charities
A DORSET recycling company helped raise a record £57,000 for county charities over Christmas. Eco Sustainable Solutions received collected
Developer submits plans for 25 new homes in Stalbridge
NEW homes could be built on land in Stalbridge if planning permission is granted. Barratt David Wilson Homes has applied…
Villages facing three months of road closures to stop wastewater overflows in Somerset
A £450,000 scheme of works is set to reduce the amount of wastewater being released into waterways in Somerset…
Wiltshire farmer takes the ‘elm in fight against deadly disease
A WILTSHIRE farmer is fighting back against a deadly epidemic. Dutch elm disease (DED) has killed almost all mature elms…
