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Chamber voices concerns at county’s revised parking fees

Shaftesbury’s proposed new parking charges will be ‘harmful and divisive’ the town’s chamber of commerce says. Far from hiking…

Vera celebrating 100th with a knees-up

Vera Sibun is 100 tomorrow and, who knows, the agile Gillingham centenarian well may celebrate with a high kick…

Call for rail volunteers

A special volunteer recruitment weekend at Shillingstone Station is being held on August 7 and 8.
 North Dorset Railway have…

Fe man takes the Pb and scoops Au2

A chemistry teacher has proved he’s made of ferrous material after beating 134 cyclists from around the country in…

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…