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Stalbridge WI members hosted an all-day cafe at the Community Hall

Stalbridge WI raises charity funds at three events

STALBRIDGE WI has been busy fundraising – hosting and helping at a trio of events. Over the past two months,…

‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset

NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…

The Vale Pantry gets ready for big move

THE Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton is expanding its services due to increased demand. The social supermarket helps those who…

The state-of-the-art facility being built at Warminster Garrison. Picture: Crown Copyright 2024

226-tonne superstructure in Warminster part of high-tech British Army programme

A STEEL superstructure that will house a state-of-the-art training centre for the next generation of British Army vehicles is…

Residents got up close and personal with the animals during the Frome visit!

Frome care home welcomes four-legged visitors on World Animal Day!

A FROME care home was taken over by animals for a special event. To mark World Animal Day, residents at…

SEND and disability Let’s Talk events planned across Dorset this month

FAMILIES can discuss special educational needs and disability provision at a series of events in Dorset this month. Professionals and…

The Hitachi digger was traced from Ferndown, Dorset, to Pruchnik, in Poland

Digger stolen from East Dorset recovered by police – 1,200 miles away in Poland!

A DIGGER stolen from a building site in East Dorset on April Fool’s Day has been recovered – more…

Record-breaking Sherborne Classic and Supercar Show raises £65,000 for charities

20 CHARITABLE organisations across Somerset and Dorset benefitted from a record-breaking Sherborne Classic and Supercar Show. The event, regarded as…

The dolphin was found on the Dorset coast, near Lyme Regis. Pictures: Chris Berry/BDMLR

‘Stressed’ dolphin successfully refloated after washing up on the Dorset coast

A DOLPHIN who ended up on the Dorset coast after being battered by storm waves has been successfully refloated. Medics…

Dorchester town centre pedestrian crossings to be upgraded

TWO pedestrian crossings first installed 20 years ago in Dorchester’s town centre will be upgraded – with work starting…