It’s time for a re-think on conifers
By Sally Gregson. IT often comes as a surprise that plants suffer the vagaries of fashion but it seems that…
A walk around… Alton Pancras
Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade. Park near the Church,…
Speedy Santas
Intrepid runners turned out for a festive fundraiser in Motcombe – raising nearly £4,000 for their primary school. Despite icy…
School praised in Ofsted’s report
A BLANDFORD school has been praised for having a ‘caring ethos’. Ofsted inspectors visited Milldown CofE Academy in October and…
Your toy donations will give poorly youngsters a boost this Christmas
“THESE will make a lot of children very happy.” New Blackmore Vale readers have done themselves proud in donating toys…
New balance classes in Sturminster Newton
This new year, enjoy gentle exercise with a qualified trainer and reduce your risk of a fall. In 2023 Age…
Pantry’s plans for the future
There’s no time for resting on laurels at Sturminster Newton’s social supermarket SO what is next for the Vale Pantry? Well,…
Flood defences for listed houses
A row of houses in Sherborne are being offered new front doors to tackle flooding. Wessex Water has applied for…
Help for those in crisis this Christmas
Mental health services in Dorset will remain open over Christmas and new year. The county’s Access Mental Health services will…
No safe way to drink and drive
More than 150 people have been arrested as part of a police drink-drive crackdown in the run up to…
