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…
Farming podcast reaches the world
A PODCAST produced in Shaftesbury is reaching a global audience. The ChewintheCud pod, primarily aimed at dairy farmers in the…
Athenaeum Singers new leader on St Tom’s team
THE Warminster-based Athenaeum Singers were set to resume rehearsals this month under new director of music Thomas Mottershead. Thomas, who…
