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The event signals the start of spring Picture: CRT

Your chance to hear the dawn chorus with guided walk in Dorset

BIRD enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the enchanting dawn chorus this May – one of the earliest…

'Beneath the beeches' depicts the path through Pine Walk in Shaftesbury Picture: Gary Cook

Shaftesbury painter’s Pine Walk watercolours earns spot in prestigious London exhibition

A SHAFTESBURY painter’s latest work is set to go on display in London alongside some of the world’s best…

The crash happened near the Gingerbread Cafe, on the A35. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s injured in crash on A35 near Dorchester

A WOMAN in her 70s suffered chest injuries after a crash on the A35 near Dorchester yesterday afternoon (March…

Date confirmed for rescheduled Blackmore Vale Half Marathon

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon (BVHM) has been rescheduled for this summer. The event was originally set to run…

The plans have received the backing of Gillingham Town Council Picture: Google

Continental style wine bar could fill empty High Street shop in Gillingham

A NEW “relaxed” wine bar could soon come to Gillingham if plans are approved. Plans have been submitted to Dorset…

A person was reportedly hurt after they were hit by a stone Picture: Google

Historic Blandford church vandalised and one person hurt as stones smash windows

A CHURCH in Blandford was targeted by vandals who threw stones at the Grade I listed building, which shattered…

Paul Crocker, inset, believes the Tess Square scheme is right for Marnhull

Marnhull plan will “help future generations”, says man behind Tess Square plan

“WHAT is the right future for the village? What inspires people? We’re trying to build the right place for…

A 'blood moon' might be visible on Friday morning, weather permitting

Stargazers urged to get up early to view lunar eclipse this week

STARGAZERS are being urged to get up early on Friday morning (March 14) to be in with a chance…

The postbox was installed last month Picture: Blandford Forum Town Council

‘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…

The Great Wave and the boy on the bike are some of the toppers that are being auctioned

Postbox topper masterpieces at Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill to be auctioned off for charities

SOME of the most popular postbox toppers that have featured at the top of Shaftesbury’s iconic Gold Hill are…