Practice in cover bungle
The Blandford Group Practice has been forced to stop non-urgent routine appointments after ‘a lapse in public liability insurance’. Weekend…
We spell it for you: Contact us if you need help reading
Read Easy is encouraging anyone in the Blackmore Vale who struggles to read to get in touch and receive…
MP’s better buses bid
West Dorset MP Chris Loder has published his detailed response to the Department for Transport’s white paper Bus Back…
Scheme to build 30 new homes rejected
Proposals by Gleeson Strategic Land Limited for 30 homes on land at Catherine’s Well, Milton Abbas, have been dismissed…
Rescue centre funding boost thanks to care home’s £1.5k
Margaret Green Animal Rescue has been selected by Care South as one of its beneficiaries of the Chairman’s 2020…
MP voices concerns after backing tax rise to fund social care
West Dorset MP Chris Loder is backing a move to raise taxes by 1.25% to pay for social care….
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…
