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The scouts got stuck in with the planting Picture: Countryside Regeneration Trust

Blandford scouts and volunteers plant 300 trees at Bere Marsh Farm to help tackle climate change

SCOUTS and volunteers rolled up their sleeves to plant hundreds of trees at a farm near Shillingstone. The planting was…

The surgery posted a picture of parking by a Tesla driver on the Sherborne site

Sherborne surgery asks people to stop parking in turning space for bin lorry

A SHERBORNE surgery has called on motorists to be respectful of restrictions in the car park each week -…

Rogue gardeners stole money from elderly Marnhull residents – and came back for more

ROGUE traders are alleged to have stolen money after carrying out gardening work at a Marnhull home. Police are investigating…

The event signals the start of spring Picture: CRT

Your chance to hear the dawn chorus with guided walk in Dorset

BIRD enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the enchanting dawn chorus this May – one of the earliest…

'Beneath the beeches' depicts the path through Pine Walk in Shaftesbury Picture: Gary Cook

Shaftesbury painter’s Pine Walk watercolours earns spot in prestigious London exhibition

A SHAFTESBURY painter’s latest work is set to go on display in London alongside some of the world’s best…

The crash happened near the Gingerbread Cafe, on the A35. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s injured in crash on A35 near Dorchester

A WOMAN in her 70s suffered chest injuries after a crash on the A35 near Dorchester yesterday afternoon (March…

Date confirmed for rescheduled Blackmore Vale Half Marathon

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon (BVHM) has been rescheduled for this summer. The event was originally set to run…

The plans have received the backing of Gillingham Town Council Picture: Google

Continental style wine bar could fill empty High Street shop in Gillingham

A NEW “relaxed” wine bar could soon come to Gillingham if plans are approved. Plans have been submitted to Dorset…

A person was reportedly hurt after they were hit by a stone Picture: Google

Historic Blandford church vandalised and one person hurt as stones smash windows

A CHURCH in Blandford was targeted by vandals who threw stones at the Grade I listed building, which shattered…

Paul Crocker, inset, believes the Tess Square scheme is right for Marnhull

Marnhull plan will “help future generations”, says man behind Tess Square plan

“WHAT is the right future for the village? What inspires people? We’re trying to build the right place for…