Pearls before Poppies appeal success
A Sunday morning service on February 20 in St Mary’s Church, Gillingham, became a very moving experience for the…
Marnhull mower
A good news story! The bad news was that the mower and strimmers Marnhull Cricket Club used to mow…
Miss Hatt celebrates
Mary Hatt reached the grand age of 100 years on 6 February, and staff and residents of St Johns’…
“Local farming at risk” says Sherborne CPRE Chairman
The Chairman of Sherborne CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), Air Marshal Sir Christopher Coville, has expressed serious concern…
Caring Canines in appeal for four-legged friends
A furry good reason to paws for a visit from a very special friend Ask anyone who’s had a visit…
High flying skier is double Olympian
Shaftesbury freestyle skier Lloyd Wallace became a two-time Olympian last week competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in the…
Ukrainian Refugee Appeal
A local group is pulling together to send donated items to Ukrainian refugees. Led by Blandford based Svetlana Parkinson,…
Dorset CPRE welcomes new Local Plan initiative from Dorset Council leader
Rural life campaigners Dorset CPRE have welcomed Dorset Council’s criticism of the rules which govern new housing requirements. Council leader…
Charity urges disadvantaged women to E.A.T. with them
A Christchurch-based charity for women has launched a new initiative to help disadvantaged women get back into education or…
Henstridge highway campaigners prevail
Villagers in Henstridge are celebrating after their 174-signature petition helped get a re-think on an unpopular traffic plan. Residents called…
