Laptops donations welcomed by schools
More than 30 laptops have been donated to schools in the Bruton area after the community banded together to…
Shaftesbury TiC in the running for annual tourism award
The community-run tourist information centre in Shaftesbury is one of several Blackmore Vale enterprises that are contenders in the…
Stage skills classes set to launch soon
Youngsters will be able to immerse themselves regularly in a mix of performance and backstage skills at The Corn…
Former NatWest building designated a listed building by Historic England
The old NatWest building in Gillingham has been designated as a listed building by Historic England despite lying empty…
Neighbours and ramblers opposing scheme for 30 homes
A significant number of objections had been received by the closing date on January 3 to proposals for 30…
Concern as hospital unit stays closed
Discussions about the future of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at The Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne are still ongoing…
Town Trefoil members get knitting to comfort the bereaved
Trefoil members from Shaftesbury have been busy knitting comforting items for the bereaved. Member Diane Traves, whose knitting is pictured,…
Save our Fields bid to thwart homes
With its panoramic views, woodland streams and many Rights of Way, including the Stour Valley Way, it is little…
Volunteers wanted for reading help
Many people in North Dorset struggle to read and write with school life experiences described as ‘painful’ and for…
Villagers are exploring their past in online group
Taking a virtual trip down memory lane is proving a popular pastime for villagers in Stalbridge who have joined…
