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Appeal after teenager killed

A teenager has died after being hit by a car on the Blandford bypass between the A350 (Badger) and…

Planners back solar park’s extension

Extension of the North Farm Solar Park in Spetisbury into two fields immediately adjoining its western boundary has been…

Loads to do for kids thanks to Artsreach

Artsreach is set to launch its summer programme of activities for children on July 28. There’s something for everyone…

Scheme for 30 homes is dismissed after appeal

Proposals by Gleeson Strategic Land Limited for 30 homes on land at Catherine’s Well, Milton Abbas, have been dismissed…

Repair café is open every Saturday

The Marnhull Hub and Repair Café has gone from strength to strength since re-opening on May 22.
 More than 20…

Abbey in the hunt for volunteers to help out at shop

Sherborne Abbey is appealing for a volunteer to spare a couple of hours each week to help in the…

Plans to double village sparks 235 objections

An outline plan for 81 homes to be built in a village with just 107 dwellings has provoked an…

Care home launches appeal for pandemic memorial garden

An appeal has been launched at Castleman House, the Tricuro-run residential care home in Fairfield Bungalows, Blandford, to improve…

New standard for Armed Forces Day

The Blandford branch of the Royal British Legion gathered at Legion House in Church Lane on Armed Forces Day…

Support for 20mph limit slowing down

Support for a campaign seeking a Dorset-wide 20mph speed limit received less than unanimous support from Blandford town councillors…