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Key transport scheme to take well-deserved break

The dedicated managers of community transport scheme Shaftesbury Car Link will be taking a much needed break over Christmas….

Yule Ride may be repeated

Christmas shoppers in Blandford were entertained by a festive family fun Yule Ride, a first for the town, which…

Christmas bin days

Dorset Council’s waste and recycling days have been published for the Christmas period. Christmas Eve rubbish and recycling collections will…

Hospital charity in six-point plan to cope with the coming decade

The charity arm of the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne is preparing for the next decade with a six- point…

Festive spirit inspires community

Blandford Forum at Christmas is a magical place to be.
With roaring log fires, stunning winter walks, holly wreaths adorning…

Medicines dispenser to operate 24/7

A GPs’ surgery in Dorset has installed a futuristic ATM-style machine to allow patients to collect their prescriptions 24…

Plaque honour for railway pioneer

One of the main protagonists for bringing the railway to North Dorset is to be celebrated with a blue…

Generous new Nativity gift goes on display in Conduit

The Nativity scene which has stood in the heart of Sherborne every Christmas for 70 years has been replaced,…

Dedicated to the majestic creatures living in the Vale of the White Hart

The Vale of the White Hart is an ancient legend given to us by a reader who wishes to…

Roofers spread joy

A lovely goodwill offer of 100 Christmas dinners for local families from Blandford contractors Dean Teversham Roofing Services on…