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Keep first aid course in Mind

Mental health charity Mind is giving keyworkers and teachers 20 per cent off the cost of its internationally recognised…

One of our dinosaurs is missing!

In a twist in the tale of the Dorset Banksy, the artist who adapts road signs has had his…

Inner Wheel gift buys Companion Pets for dementia

Dementia Friendly Gillingham received a wonderful cheque from the Gillingham Inner Wheel, to buy two more ‘Companion Pets’ for…

Developers win costs in first of plan appeals

The first of four appeals against non-determination of planning applications by Dorset Council within the appointed timescale has resulted…

Charity welcomes £6k dolls donation

A collection of 43 Reborn and New Silicon dolls has been donated by an anonymous donor to Dorset’s disability…

North Dorset set for staycation boom

North Dorset is poised for a spectacular tourism season following lockdown, sparking a broader economic stimulus to the region….

Generous donations create a garden haven for children

While the rest of the world was quiet during February half-term, a green-fingered husband and wife duo transformed the…

Work set to continue on Badger roundabout until July

Works will be continuing at the Tesco/Badger roundabout at the junction of the A350 and A354 for the next…

Up in smoke! Recalling the day fire ravaged village pub

Village pub owners have taken advantage of the lockdown downtime and have been going through their memories. Barbara Cossins,…

Scheme to extend station & railway on the right track

The Phase 1 Planning Application for the extension of the Shillingstone Station and railway to Bere Marsh is now…