Fears over elderly in energy bill arrears as winter appeal launched in Dorset
MORE people than ever could find themselves in arrears on their energy bills this winter, a Dorset charity has…
Open gardens event raises £1,400 for Dorset hospital appeal
AN open gardens event raised more than £1,000 for Dorset County Hospital’s new appeal. Cattistock Open Gardens, which ran in…
Wincanton Christmas lights switch-on event details confirmed
WINCANTON’S Christmas lights will be switched on during a festive feast of activity this month. A festive market, lantern parade,…
Avon & Somerset Police chief constable apologises over past LGBT+ policing
THE chief constable of Avon & Somerset Police has apologised for historic failings in policing of LGBT+ people. Sarah Crew…
NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend
SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…
Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas
LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…
Can you open your home to help Dorset care leavers?
PEOPLE are being encouraged to open their homes to young people leaving care. Dorset Council’s Supported Lodgings…
Glastonbury Festival 2024 ticket sales pushed back amid registration issues
THE ticket sale for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival has been dramatically moved back by two weeks…
Vale villagers’ fury over plans for 31 new homes on field site
PLANS for 31 homes and two commercial buildings in a Vale village have received fierce criticism from residents. The scheme…
Fireworks Spectacular is going ahead!
AS bad weather forces some fireworks displays to cancel, an intrepid Vale group is determined to go ahead. The 1st…
