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NEW: Undercover Restaurant Reviewer

When it comes to restaurant or food recommendations, Wincanton rarely pops up with a suggestion. But now I can…

New book sheds light on Sturminster’s fascinating past

Travelling back in time and revealing fascinating history of market town Stur By Karen Bate Did you know that Sturminster Newton…

Blandford Men’s Shed re-opens

Shed’s door reopens and you’re welcome to have a look in Blandford Men’s Shed, founded in 2018 and based in…

Support for carers at your GP surgery

If you are a carer in North Dorset, there is support to tap into by getting in touch with…

Postcards story to be told

The fascinating stories behind a collection of postcards which were posted more than 100 years ago will be revealed…

Carnival pulls in the crowds

One of the end of summer highlights of Mere’s social calendar is the annual carnival and while the colourful…

Southbank Farm housing scheme turned down

By Nicci Brown Planning permission has been refused by Dorset Council for a housing development at Southbank Farm off Higher…

We are champions! Sheriff’s Awards for village heroes

Special High Sheriff Awards were bestowed on four charity champions from the village of Silton for their tremendous fundraising…

Relief as flooding gates are installed

By Karen Bate New gates have been installed on the road which cuts through the River Stour in Hammoon near…

The Great Motcombe Santa Run 2021

Ho ho how we’ve missed our run! By Faith Eckersall It’s time to grab your red suit and hat – because…