Welcome to 2023: Change is coming
The need for change is tangible. It is bubbling up in every region, every county, every town and every…
£2,500 bike stolen in pre-Xmas raid
A MOUNTAIN bike worth more than £2,500 was stolen from an address in Dorchester. The theft occurred at an address…
Fire chief leads New Year’s Honours
A NUMBER of Dorset residents have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. From NHS workers to charity stalwarts,…
500 years of school history – and the trust that helps students
A SMALL but much appreciated local charity that has for nearly 100 years supported students from the Blandford area…
Doctors feel strain over Strep A and scarlet fever
GPs across the south of England have been inundated with worried parents following the increase in cases of Strep…
Family charity gets a helping hand
A CHARITY that supports struggling families in West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland received a £1,000 boost thanks to a…
BVM Lions help deliver flu vaccinations
MEMBERS of Blackmore Vale Lions Club have helped deliver nearly 1,000 flu vaccinations. Milborne Port and Templecombe Medical Centre ran…
Wanted: Police Cadet leaders
COULD you help young people improve their understanding of the law, their communication skills and teamwork? If so, Dorset…
Festive house displays awarded for efforts
FESTIVE households in Mere and West Knoyle have been rewarded for their efforts. A Christmas lights competition was organised by…
Athenaeum Singers seek new recruits
The Athenaeum Singers are looking forward to the restart of their Tuesday evening rehearsals on 10 January. They welcome a…
