CPRE claims not enough consultation on county Local Plan
The Dorset Council Local Plan consultation has drawn criticism from the countryside charity CPRE, which says communities have not…
At last! Electric car charge points to be installed in the Vale
A network of new charge points for electric vehicles is due to go live across North Dorset next month. A…
Wessex in double data deal for lockdown
Blandford-based internet provider Wessex Internet, is doubling its data to customers on limited data tariffs for free during lockdown…
A standing ovation for theatre plans
Councillors have agreed in principle to proceed with plans to invest £23 million in arts and entertainment in South…
Top cold weather tips for your home
Our advertiser Total Energy Services shares some top tips to get you through the winter. A spokesman says: “We…
Funding boost for barn owls & bats
Funding to help conserve the iconic barn owl and horseshoe bat in Dorset has been granted as part of the government’s Green…
Club gearing up for cycle fundraiser
Shaftesbury Rotary Club’s North Dorset Cycle Ride is gearing up for May 16 following careful planning to meet covid…
A record £110k for churches from Ride+Stride
Dorset Historic Churches Trust raised an amazing £110,000 – a record amount – with its annual Ride+Stride. A spokesman…
Army’s thanks with hand-over of hampers
Army families whose loved ones are serving on Operation Cabrit in Poland received luxury food hampers from The Regimental…
New hospital units in £3.7bn scheme
Five new hospital units are set to be built in Dorset, and two in Somerset as part of a…
