Village school’s hall renamed to honour tragic victim of fire more than 30 years ago
OVERNIGHT from March 14 to 15, 1989, a tragedy struck the village of Chilmark. A fire at the village’s vicarage…
New map lists repair cafes and groups in Somerset
TO celebrate International Repair Day today (October 19) a new map has been unveiled detailing where people can find…
Sturminster Newton man jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting girl
KERRY Walters of Sturminster Newton has been jailed for sexually assaulting a girl and inciting a child to engage…
Shaftesbury care agency receives national award for end of life care
BRAMLEY Home Care in Shaftesbury has been recognised for their work to provide end of life care. The domiciliary care…
Will Shaftesbury blooms make the cut for BBC’s The One Show tonight?
ONE Show fans – and Shaftesbury residents – are being urged to tune in to the BBC programme tonight…
Dorset celebrates new Lord-Lieutenant cadets
FIVE new cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets in Dorset for the coming year. The annual honour highlights cadets…
Hanford School named among ‘the best in the world’
HANFORD School has once again been included in a list of the top 150 private schools in the world. The…
Former Dragon and Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins opens unique Wiltshire ski slope!
MOONPIG founder and former BBC Dragon – Nick Jenkins – has officially opened Wiltshire’s first ‘infinity’ ski slope. Wiltshire…
Police warning after spate of vehicle crime in Dorchester
POLICE are warning drivers to do what they can to deter thieves after a spate of vehicle crime in…
Blandford pupils help food bank users make nutritious home-made meals
PUPILS at a Blandford school have been doing their bit to support the town’s food bank. The Bryanston Prep School…
