Shock and sadness as elderly friendship clubs face the axe across Dorset
A PLANNED closure of elderly friendship clubs across Dorset would result in members missing out on vital social interactions,…
Vale Family Hub welcomes families following big move
FAMILIES were welcomed to the new Vale Family Hub in Sturminster Newton at the weekend. A team of volunteers from…
Sherborne misses out on becoming Town of Culture for 2026
SHERBORNE has failed to be selected as the Town of Culture for 2026 despite being shortlisted. Wimborne Minster was selected…
Shoppers at Stalbridge store with “community at its heart” help families in need
CUSTOMERS at a Stalbridge store have helped raise hundreds of pounds for Sherborne Food Bank. The family-run…
Fundraiser launched for “essential upgrades” to Shaftesbury Lido
£15,000 is needed to get the ball rolling on essential repairs at Shaftesbury Lido. The lido’s pipework, filtration system and…
Blandford museum launches ground-breaking project to bring history to visually impaired
EXPLORING Blandford Town Museum will become easier for those that are visually impaired or disabled thanks…
Riding for the Disabled celebrates 50 years of horse riding at Hanford School
HANFORD School has just celebrated 50 years of providing riding opportunities for disabled children at its grounds. Hanford Group RDA…
Experts hope to solve Sherborne triptych mysteries from 14th or 15th century
MYSTERIES surrounding a historic work of art housed at Sherborne’s St John’s Almshouse Chapel are being investigated by experts. The…
Council tax rise of 4.5% agreed as part of Wiltshire Council budget
HOUSEHOLDS in Wiltshire are set to see a 4.5% increase in their council tax bills to pay for services. The…
MP Simon Hoare slams Donald Trump as ‘former leader of the free world’ during PMQs
SIMON Hoare has once again taken aim at US President Donald – branding him the “former leader of the…
