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Sherborne Hospital wards praised for outstanding care

Wards at Sherborne Hospital have been praised for the care given to patients. Staff at The Willows unit at Sherborne’s…

Local explorer leads charitable Bolivian expedition

In November 2022, a 22-strong Anglo-Bolivian expedition led by local explorer Col John Blashford-Snell carried out a scientific recce…

Council tax rise on the cards – but it’s less than the maximum allowed

Council tax in Dorset is set to rise next year as county chiefs look to set a balanced budget. Dorset…

Mere’s New Year’s Day hike

WALKERS from Mere collected a ‘New Year New Bottom’ badge after a near four-mile hike on a damp New…

Ride & Stride raises large sum for Historic Churches Trust

Thousands of pounds have been raised for Dorset Historic Churches Trust in 2022’s annual Ride & Stride event. The funds…

Retro celebration for WI this Christmas

OVERALLS, trousers and turbans were the order of the day when members of Blandford WI embraced the 1940s theme…

Hambledon Gallery up for sale

A landmark, award-winning lifestyle shop in Blandford has been put up for sale. The Hambledon Gallery, in Salisbury Street, first…

A walk around… Durweston

Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade. Park near the Church,…

Winter beauties

Snowdrops’ delicate blooms brighten up the garden in the depths of winter and have become a hit with collectors…

Tribute to Graham Richmond at Colton’s Care’s Newstone house

A much-loved former resident has been honoured at a Sturminster Newton care home with a room for wellbeing. Former BBC…