School’s water project
A rural community in a drought-prone area of southern India now has access to a reliable and sustainable supply…
Rotary reaches out to school pupils
Shaftesbury Rotary Club has launched its first RotaKids Club at a special assembly at Abbey Primary School. Head teacher Michael…
Our loose Canon… Remembrance
The month of remembrance is a time to celebrate and reflect. by Canon Eric Woods. We’ve nearly reached November, and November…
Wessex Morris Men need you!
Come along to the side’s open evening on Monday 7 November to find out more… by Ray Dyson, WWM Bagman. The…
Marathon triumph for Dorset runner
After two years of setbacks due to the pandemic, a determined runner has raised much-needed funds for a Dorset…
Dust off your Santa suit and your running shoes
Details of the 2022 Motcombe Santa Run have been released… The event, which sees runners of all ages and abilities…
Climate Change Activists plant trees for the future
A second planting of the year saw over 500 saplings join the 400 already in the ground at the…
Hundreds hit the roads for biker charity fundraiser
More than 400 bikers took to Dorset roads as part of a charity ride out. The annual DocBike fundraiser saw…
Dorset Council’s speed limit policy is a missed opportunity say campaigners
The draft of a new policy outlining how communities can request 20mph speed limits has been met with disappointment…
Classic cars for a good cause
Rotary event held this summer raised £1,000 for the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital and wowed the crowds. Dozens of…