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The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, will host the annual Autumn Fair of the Friends of Blandford Community Hospital on Saturday, October 21 | Photo: geograph.org.uk / Jonathan Billinger

Friends of Blandford Community Hospital Autumn Fair moves to The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

THERE is a new venue for the annual Autumn Fair of the Friends of Blandford Community Hospital, which will…

Shine 21's trip to Legoland

Meet the Down Syndrome support group for parents & children in Dorset

SHINE 21 Dorset is a buddy support group for children and young people with Down Syndrome, and…

Gary French, who lives in Yeovil | Photo: Roy Riley

Building site manager at Stalbridge is piling up the awards

THE senior site manager at Bovis Homes’ Blackmore Meadows development on the edge of Stalbridge has won…

Pupils at St Andrew's Primary School in Fontmell Magna, which received a 'glowing' report from inspectors

Vale village primary school receives ‘glowing’ report from inspectors

A VALE primary school has received a “glowing” report from inspectors. St Andrew’s Primary School, in Fontmell Magna, was recently…

World champion pole dancer Elena Gibson will be in Sturminster Newton later this month

World champion pole dancer tops the bill at Sturminster Newton dance show

A WORLD champion pole dancer will lead the way at a dance event in Sturminster Newton. The fourth Dance For…

Dorset Council could officially work with BCP Council across a range of areas

Dorset could team-up with neighbours to tackle climate change and more

INVESTMENTS, adult education and tackling climate change could all become shared responsibilities between Dorset and BCP Councils.

Natalie Fisher is a Special Constable in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Police: How tragedy prompted a life of helping others…

A FAMILY tragedy at the age of 11 prompted one little girl’s ambition to help others. Natalie Fisher’s mother tragically…

People in Dorset are being urged to have their jabs ahead of winter

Vaccinations: Vulnerable people urged to book jabs in Dorset

VULNERABLE people in Dorset are being urged to get their Covid-19 and flu jabs ahead of the winter. Vaccination appointments…

Holly Lamb is coordinating the appeal

Do your bit to send Christmas presents from Dorset around the world

A CHARITY effort to send Christmas present from Dorset to children around the world is underway. Total Energy Services, which…

Kirsty Allen and Graham Hart from Harts of Stur collect the award from John Grayson, middle left, and Comedian and host Jake Lambert, left

Harts of Stur picks up top gong at London awards

HARTS of Stur has picked up a prestigious award for its cookshop expertise. The store, in Station Road, Sturminster Newton,…