Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset and Dorset: Here’s where
THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…
Rare bat spotted in Gillingham Men’s Shed-made bat boxes
A RARE whiskered bat has been spotted flourishing in Gillingham thanks to the work of the local men’s shed. While…
Dorchester and Bridport NatWest branches to close
BOTH the Dorchester and Bridport NatWest banks will close their doors later this year. NatWest has announced a string of…
Bull killed and several injured after crash near Sturminster Marshall
A BULL was killed following a late-night crash with a lorry and a car near Sturminster Marshall. Dorset Police said…
Work starts on the main phase of new £100m Dorset County Hospital building
WORK on a new £100 million Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has…
Celebrating one year of Wincanton Community Hub – with a 40-mile hike
THE team behind a community hub in Wincanton are celebrating one year of being open – and they’re marking…
Inspection praises St Mary’s Primary School for its inclusivity
A SCHOOL in Bradford Abbas near Sherborne has been celebrating the results of a “glowing” inspection report. St Mary’s CE…
Second person dies following A36 crash
A WOMAN in her 60s had sadly died after a car and three motorbikes were involved in a crash…
Blandford teacher smashes fundraising goal for North Dorset Railway following London Marathon success
A BLANDFORD teacher who took part in this year’s London Marathon has almost doubled the amount…
Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester scoops FOURTH award of 2025
A SERIES of sculptures at a lake near Dorchester has received its fourth award in 2025 alone. Sculpture by the…
