Probe after carpets, insulation and more dumped in Dorset village
A FLY-TIPPING incident that saw carpet offcuts, insulation and more dumped in countryside near Dorchester is being investigated. The incident…
Council tax share for Shaftesbury Town Council to increase by 3.9%
THE share of people’s council tax going to Shaftesbury Town Council is set to rise by almost 4% in…
Mere car dealership drives home success with national award
A MERE car dealership has picked up a top national prize. FJ Chalke & Vale Motors, on Salisbury Street, has…
1966 Morris Minor rescued from stables to be sold at auction
A CLASSIC 1960s Morris Minor is set to go under the hammer in March – after spending decades in…
‘Ricky Gervais stole my act’: Stewart Lee interview
STEWART Lee talks about artistic responsibility, writing a sitcom for Ant and Dec, and why he doesn’t want to…
Plans submitted for makeover at landmark Frome hotel
A LANDMARK Frome hotel could get an internal and external makeover if plans are approved. Heritage Potential and Simple Simon…
Vale Pantry gets boost after Wincanton Racecourse meeting called off
A VALE charity got a welcome boost after some bad news at Wincanton Racecourse. Racing due to…
Theatre building could be demolished for access to 24 new homes
A THEATRE company’s building is set to be demolished if plans for a new access to housing are approved. A…
Rare 15th-century statue to go on show in Shaftesbury thanks to £22k grant
A RARE 15th-century statue will be put on show in Shaftesbury later this year. Arts Council England has awarded Shaftesbury…
Charity hopes to roll out education programme across Dorset
A PROGRAMME that helps young people with additional educational needs is looking to expand across Dorset. Charity Autism Unlimited is…
