Bruton women to take on three peaks challenge in underwear to help end pant poverty
EIGHT women from the Bruton area are taking on a mountain of a challenge to raise awareness and funds…
Gillingham raffle to raise funds for woman’s life-changing endometriosis operation
A RAFFLE in Gillingham is set to raise much-needed funds to help a woman access specialist surgery and get…
DCH gets £100,000 for specially-designed toilets for diabled people and carers
A DORSET hospital has been awarded £100,000 to install specially-designed toilet facilities for disabled people and their carers. Dorset County…
Community unites to help blind man be more independent
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a “fiercely independent” blind man in Wimborne get his spark back. Patrick Smyth,…
Stalbridge man to walk non-stop around the town for 24 hours for charity
A STALBRIDGE man is going to great lengths – repeatedly – to raise money for the…
Dorset NHS venues handed Great British Energy cash for solar panels
ENERGY bills at NHS properties across Dorset could drop by around £200,000 a year thanks to new solar panels. Healthcare…
Sherborne surgery asks people to stop parking in turning space for bin lorry
A SHERBORNE surgery has called on motorists to be respectful of restrictions in the car park each week -…
‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox in Blandford helps the bereaved connect with loved ones
BEREAVED people in Blandford Forum can now write letters to their loved ones that are no longer here thanks…
Dorset County Hospital apprentices recognised at trust awards
THE achievements of apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at an awards ceremony. DCH currently has more…
Shock and sadness as elderly friendship clubs face the axe across Dorset
A PLANNED closure of elderly friendship clubs across Dorset would result in members missing out on vital social interactions,…
