Christmas bin days
Dorset Council’s waste and recycling days have been published for the Christmas period. Christmas Eve rubbish and recycling collections will…
Hospital charity in six-point plan to cope with the coming decade
The charity arm of the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne is preparing for the next decade with a six- point…
Festive spirit inspires community
Blandford Forum at Christmas is a magical place to be. With roaring log fires, stunning winter walks, holly wreaths adorning…
Medicines dispenser to operate 24/7
A GPs’ surgery in Dorset has installed a futuristic ATM-style machine to allow patients to collect their prescriptions 24…
Plaque honour for railway pioneer
One of the main protagonists for bringing the railway to North Dorset is to be celebrated with a blue…
Generous new Nativity gift goes on display in Conduit
The Nativity scene which has stood in the heart of Sherborne every Christmas for 70 years has been replaced,…
Dedicated to the majestic creatures living in the Vale of the White Hart
The Vale of the White Hart is an ancient legend given to us by a reader who wishes to…
Roofers spread joy
A lovely goodwill offer of 100 Christmas dinners for local families from Blandford contractors Dean Teversham Roofing Services on…
It’s no secret: Sylvia marks her 100th
A Blandford woman who played her part in Second World War military intelligence as an MI5 secretary has celebrated…
Building to be demolished despite backlash
A controversial redevelopment scheme in Blandford has finally been given detailed planning permission by Dorset Council. The authority’s predecessor…
