Health & Wellbeing

The hub opened its doors for a community open day, complete with a stilt walker Picture: Dorset Council

Vale Family Hub welcomes families following big move

FAMILIES were welcomed to the new Vale Family Hub in Sturminster Newton at the weekend. A team of volunteers from…

The new hub will will offer a warm, non judgemental space for families Picture: Dorset Council

How a derelict warehouse was turned into a welcoming family hub in Sturminster Newton

A DERILICT, leaky warehouse has been transformed into a welcoming space for families across North Dorset. The

Bartlett Contractors offered their service free of charge Pictures: Big Yellow Bus Garden Project

Company’s generosity helps make Big Yellow Bus Garden Project more accessible for all

A COMMUNITY project found between Shillingstone and Blandford Forum received a boost in their plans to make their space…

Access is changing at the DCH emergency department as work begins

Changes to emergency access at DCH as work set to start on new building

ACCESS to the Emergency Department at Dorset District Hospital will change in the coming months due to a major…

Boots on the High Street closed last year Picture: Google

A new pharmacy for Wincanton High Street – but when?

A NEW pharmacy was promised for Wincanton, but movement on the project seems to have stalled. The Wincanton Patient Participation…

The Sherborne Brass Belles raised more than £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support Picture: Sherborne Town Band

‘This is our Everest’ Sherborne Town Band Ladies raise £3,000 through charity walk

A GROUP of intrepid fundraisers from Sherborne say they’ve conquered their Everest after completing a charity half-marathon walk. Six members…

Registration is open now Picture Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…

Sydney "John" Maskell receiving his award Picture: Sarah Dyke MP

105-year-old Castle Cary war hero awarded France’s highest honour

A “REMARKABLE” 105-year-old veteran from Castle Cary has been awarded France’s highest military and civil distinction. Sydney “John” Maskell was…

L to R Stuart Nuttall, Roelie Newman, Peter Lee (DPA), Cathie Siegal, Wendy Hilton (DPA), Trudy Braithwaite, Marian Newman Picture: Trudy Braithwaite

Year-long fundraising efforts help combat poverty in Dorchester

MARTINSTOWN Circle Suppers recently handed over a cheque for £7,350 to fight poverty in Dorchester. The group, which has just…

£500,000 has now been raised Picture: Dorset County Hospital Charity

Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal

SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…