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Hospital appointments warning ahead of junior doctor strike in Dorset

APPOINTMENTS at Dorset hospitals could be postponed as junior doctors prepare to go on strike over pay. Members of the…

40 and Out for Keith Emmerson

Keith Emmerson announced on social media he was hanging up his boots after a 24 year playing career. The former…

New Somerset Council comes into existence – as South Somerset Council disbands

A NEW era has started in Somerset after the county’s district councils were disbanded. The new Somerset Council came into…

US artist’s paintings donated to Sturminster Newton care home

PAINTINGS by an American artist have gone on display at a Dorset care home. Two watercolours by painter Richard Atherstone…

What a load of pants! Blandford charity display updated by WI

WHAT a load of pants! A display of undergarments near Blandford has been updated for the new season. The fabulous frillies…

Blandford record big win against Balti Sports

After not having a game last week (WEEK OFF) we this week welcomed Balti Sports to Park Road… The game…

Drivers rejoice! Roadworks being paused for Easter weekend getaway

DRIVERS will have one less thing to worry about this Easter – roadworks. National Highways has announced it is lifting…

Festival rocks in aid of young people’s cancer charity

Blandford music festival celebrates the memory of Ted Newton and raises vital funds for Young Lives vs Cancer A CHARITY…

Campaigners call for action over ‘abandoned’ Sherborne building

CAMPAIGNERS say ‘something must be done’ to protect an ‘abandoned’ listing building in Sherborne. Newell House, a Grade II listed…

Help for Stur’s small businesses

A new, free, local service is offering advice and support to small business owners and start-ups in Sturminster Newton SMALL…