Hundreds pay respects to pillar of the Wincanton community Andy Chilton
HUNDREDS of people gathered to say farewell to Andy Chilton – a “pillar of the community” in Wincanton. Navy veteran…
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‘England’s greatest captain’ Mike Brearley to give talk in Sherborne
ONE of England’s finest cricket captains will be telling tales from the crease and beyond in Sherborne next month. On…
Plans to close adult day centres in Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury would be “devastating”, campaigners say
CAMPAIGNERS have criticised plans to close day centres that offer “vital” services for elderly residents and adults with special…
Shaftesbury to celebrate VE Day with service and live music
THE Shaftesbury community is being invited to take part in this year’s VE Day celebrations. This year marks 80 years…
Tank Museum offers up wheelie good fun this May Bank Holiday
SPECTACULAR displays featuring stunt bikes, supercars and more are set to wow onlookers at the Tank Museum this Bank…
Dorchester plant sale needs your seedlings
GARDENERS can help the Dorchester branch of the Children’s Society by visiting a plant sale being held in the…
Lidl details Dorset towns where it wants to open new stores this year
BUDGET supermarket giant Lidl is aiming to open a number of new stores in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. New plans…
Bruton women to take on three peaks challenge in underwear to help end pant poverty
EIGHT women from the Bruton area are taking on a mountain of a challenge to raise awareness and funds…
Templecombe man charged after hare reportedly hunted in Sturminster Newton
A 19-YEAR-old from Templecombe has been charged with illegally hunting a wild mammal with dogs. This comes after officers from…
Closure order issued for Shaftesbury property due to anti-social behaviour
POLICE have issued a partial closure order at a house in Shaftesbury following “persistent anti-social behaviour and crime”. A three-month…
Elderly residents – cut off from phone and internet services for almost a month – FINALLY reconnected
A VULNERABLE elderly couple in Holwell were cut off from the outside world for weeks after a ‘drunk driver’…
New head appointed at Bryanston Prep
A NEW head is set to lead Bryanston Prep into its next chapter. The school has announced the appointment of…
New reporting tool aims to clamp down on abuse of women candidates at Wiltshire Council elections
A NEW reporting structure has been created to support women who may face abuse when standing for public office. Operation…
Shaftesbury man arrested after falcon has its head and legs removed
AN arrest has been made after a falcon which was reportedly stolen from the Shaftesbury area had its head…
Wrexham’s Rob McElhenney poses for photo in chance encounter with Blandford café managers
WREXHAM AFC’s very own Hollywood superstar – no, not that one – posed for a photo with the managers…
Egg-straordinary effort as Vale pubs and shops raise thousands for Lions with giant Easter eggs
PUBS and shops across the Blackmore Vale have helped raise thousands of pounds for charitable causes this Easter. 27 businesses…
Gillingham raffle to raise funds for woman’s life-changing endometriosis operation
A RAFFLE in Gillingham is set to raise much-needed funds to help a woman access specialist surgery and get…
Tributes pour in for “beloved” Blandford town crier following death
A WOMAN who served as Blandford’s town crier for more than 40 years has sadly passed away. Jean Jeffery died…
DCH gets £100,000 for specially-designed toilets for diabled people and carers
A DORSET hospital has been awarded £100,000 to install specially-designed toilet facilities for disabled people and their carers. Dorset County…
Jousting knights and daredevil riders to wow crowds at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
MEDIEVAL knights will be battling it out for the very first time at this year’s Gillingham…
Traffic lights in Blandford coming down for Easter – before new ones get started
TEMPORARY traffic lights in Blandford are set to be removed over the Easter weekend in a bid to ease…