Stour and Avon

Invisible allies on which plants rely

Plants are often thought of as living in isolation with insect, fungi or bacteria being detrimental to their health….

Bryanston School Swimmers Raise £5k for Children’s Charity

Bryanston pupils have raised nearly £5,000 for Level Water, a national children’s charity, with a challenging swim. Ten pupils aged…

Storms Hit Blackmore Vale

By Karen Bate Just as many residents are reeling from the aftermath of the worst flooding parts of North Dorset…

Flooding reignites debate on new homes

By Steve Keenan Homes were flooded and several motorists rescued by fire crews last week when heavy rain caused the…

Blackmore Vale Flooding – Latest News

The worst flooding in decades hit Motcombe last night as unparalleled rainfall and swollen rivers left scores of villagers…

New book sheds light on Sturminster’s fascinating past

Travelling back in time and revealing fascinating history of market town Stur By Karen Bate Did you know that Sturminster Newton…

Support for carers at your GP surgery

If you are a carer in North Dorset, there is support to tap into by getting in touch with…

Uncollected rubbish raises a real stink

This is the pile of uncollected refuse at Templecombe Recreation Ground, which has been rotting in black plastic refuse…

Legion marks centenary by continuing to support services

The British Legion celebrates its centenary this year. Originally formed on May 15, 1921 it brought together four national…

Volunteers digging hands-on history

Mesolithic flint blades and iron age pottery are among the exciting finds dug up by volunteers as part of…