MP opposes third lockdown
A little over three weeks ago, The House of Commons overwhelmingly approved retrospectively, by 524 votes to 16, a…
Big plans afoot for Wincanton town
A year after it was first established, work on the Wincanton Town Regeneration Scheme is progressing well and stepping…
TV star Kelly’s groom at the top
Six million people watched Wincanton dog groomer Kelly Davis sweep the floor with the competition in the opening round…
Vaccine joy as jabs start
Here is Dr Madeleine Ford administering the jab to the first two Blandford residents receiving their vaccinations at Whitecliff…
St Mary’s to become a special school
St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury is to remain in use as a teaching establishment, serving Dorset children with special…
Urgent appeal to help children with tech for online lessons
An urgent Laptop Appeal has been launched by the Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles to give disadvantaged primary school…
Village unrest over castle owner’s plan
The multi-millionaire owner of Compton Castle in south Somerset has caused disquiet in the village with plans to build…
New £23m Octagon theatre planned
Councillors were set to debate a potential £23 million investment for arts and entertainment in South Somerset – including…
Recruitment starts for 32 new roles
A family dairy in Shaftesbury which has been selling cream and cheese since the 1930s is starting the search…
£354k invested in creative learning
Dorset’s Arts University is set to offer students – particularly those in rural areas – vastly improved resources in…
