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Pedal power a real boost for historic buildings

Dorset Historic Churches Trust’s annual Ride & Stride in aid of the county’s church buildings saw good support in…

Uncollected rubbish raises a real stink

This is the pile of uncollected refuse at Templecombe Recreation Ground, which has been rotting in black plastic refuse…

Legion marks centenary by continuing to support services

The British Legion celebrates its centenary this year. Originally formed on May 15, 1921 it brought together four national…

Volunteers digging hands-on history

Mesolithic flint blades and iron age pottery are among the exciting finds dug up by volunteers as part of…

Been a while but ladies get back together for monthly meets

FILgroup (Fovant Independent Ladies’ Group) has met for the first time in 17 months. The group meet once a…

MP’s international trading

South West Wilts MP and ex foreign office minister Dr Andrew Murrison has been discussing how to grow international…

VC hero remembered in new plaques

Two plaques have been unveiled to commemorate the bravery of a Fontmell Magna man awarded the Victoria Cross. Lieutenant…

Make a real difference with share of community funding

Organisations in North Dorset have received more than £4,000 from a fund set up to make a difference to…

Make a real difference this Christmas

Following on from the success of last year’s Operation Christmas Child, Total Energy Services are starting to prepare and…

Milk vending machine goes card-only after series of raids

The Dorset Dairy Company has made its milk vending stations card-only after thieves broke into a machine at Sturminster…