Villagers celebrate having community shop for a decade
Villagers in Hinton St George are celebrating a decade of owning their own community shop. On August 1, 2011, The…
Donors’ overwhelming response to appeal
The response to the appeal for help for Afghan refugees has overwhelmed Blandford CARES, the small volunteer group which…
Loved children’s character filmed in Vale
The loveable green animated tractor, fondly known as Ted, farmer Tom and Midge the dog have been busy filming…
Paving works start after being postponed
Work started on September 6 on the repaving of Blandford town centre, postponed at short notice at the beginning…
Village school in plea for more children
A historic village school is facing a crisis – there simply aren’t enough children on roll. Just ONE child…
Out and about on Bib the Bike good for your health
This fabulous sight is set to become common around Stur, as The Emporium charity shop has paid for the…
Trade union stalwart’s £4,000 bequest to students trust
Farmworkers’ hero and trades union stalwart Ernie Amey, who during his life secured over a million pounds for workers…
Mighty Pen fete nets a whopping £7,744
The Pen Selwood Fete not only raised a phenomenal £7,744 but also proved for the 66th time to be…
Concern as surgery remains closed for ‘vital’ repair work
Questions are being raised by residents in Gillingham over why The Barn Surgery remains shut. The Barn, which is…
Prison Friends making a real difference
The Friends of Guys Marsh were raising awareness of the vital work they do for everyone connected with prison…
