Clarks bids farewell to Blandford – and 68 years of service from Jill
WHEN the doors closed at Clarks in Blandford on Monday evening (April 22), it was the end of an…
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Six homes could be built on site of Sturminster Newton British Legion Club
SIX new homes could be built on the site of the Royal British Legion Club in Sturminster Newton. Paul Dance…
Escape to the Country crew films at Dorset charity garden project
A FILM crew descended on a Dorset charity this week as part of preparation for a BBC show. The filmmakers…
How a young Keir Starmer defended Druid human rights at Stonehenge…
LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer was instrumental in religious freedom of expression at Stonehenge, a senior druid remembers. Pagan priest…
Government ‘calls in’ controversial plans for 490 new homes between Pimperne and Blandford
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 490 new homes between Blandford and Pimperne have been ‘called in’ by the Government. The scheme, by…
North Dorset businesses eye national finals after regional award wins
TWO North Dorset businesses – less than three miles apart – have won prestigious awards. Child Okeford Village Shop &…
Rare historical coins found buried under floor of Dorset cottage sell for £60,000
A COLLECTION of historical coins found buried under the floor of a Dorset cottage has sold for £60,000. The hoard,…
More than 120 bikers turn out to help Dorchester resident relive motorbike glory days
MORE than 120 motorbikes roared through Dorchester high street to help a care home resident’s special wish come true. Lifelong…
Duchess of Edinburgh gets an organic education during Somerset visit
ORGANIC food, learning and gardening were on the agenda for a royal visit to Somerset. The Duchess of Edinburgh was…
Somerset cider farm celebration offers something for all the family
A CIDER farm near Wincanton is launching a new “celebration of fruit trees, flowers, food and drink” this weekend.
Dorset Knob Throwing Games return for 2024!
DORSET knob throwing is back for 2024. Fives years after they were last staged, The Dorset Knob Throwing Games will…
Garden centre bids for cafe, workshop and seven new homes on site
SEVEN new homes, a café and a workshop could be built at a garden centre near Gillingham. Plant World has…
Biker, 61, killed in crash on A354 near Sixpenny Handley
A BIKER was sadly killed after a crash near Sixpenny Handley on Sunday morning (April 21). The incident, involving a…
Five homes planned on barn site near Frome
PLANS for five new homes on the site of a barn near Frome have been submitted. The scheme would see…
MP highlights work of Frome Community Fridge during debate in Parliament
THE work of Frome Community Fridge in preventing food going to waste was highlighted in the Houses of Parliament…
Planning sought to replace “a couple of damaged steps” at landmark Somerset hotel
IT may sound a minor job for many – replacing the front steps which have worn down over the…
Free Dorset farm workshop will help children investigate barn owls
A WORKSHOP teaching children how to find out more about barn owls from their pellets will take place this…
Multi-storey hospital car park to close this weekend, visitors warned
VISITORS are being warned of disruption to parking at Dorset County Hospital this weekend. The multi-storey car park on the…
Derelict barn near Glastonbury Festival site could become holiday let
A DERELICT barn on a farm near the Glastonbury Festival site could be converted to a holiday let…
Man killed in crash on A361 – just weeks after another fatal incident
A MAN has died after a crash on the A361 in East Cranmore. The incident happened at just before 6.40pm…
Fines for fly-tipping and littering in Wiltshire increased to up to £1,000
ANYONE caught fly-tipping in Wiltshire could face a fine of up to £1,000 under new rules. Currently, people issued a…