A walk around… Haydon
Haydon is one of the smallest parishes in Dorset, in area and in population which is about 44. It’s…
Exceptional 1929 Bentley to be sold as part of collection
This exceptional 1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre, which will be sold as part of the Newton House Collection on…
Straight from the herd till the cows come home
The volume of milk sold direct from the farm has grown substantially in the Blackmore Vale since lockdown, say…
Look out for toads crossing the road
The signs are up and volunteers are on the lookout for lovelorn amphibians in this year’s toad patrol. The annual…
Taking STAND against homes plan
Campaigners fighting a development for 4,000 houses on 500 acres of countryside north of Dorchester have expressed dismay that…
County Local Plan draft under attack
The draft Dorset Local Plan, which is out to public consultation until March 15, has been criticised by Blandford…
Plans are submitted to convert former pub into housing
Plans have been submitted by Spruce Planning Ltd for Addis Homes Ltd for the conversion of the Woodpecker pub…
Keep first aid course in Mind
Mental health charity Mind is giving keyworkers and teachers 20 per cent off the cost of its internationally recognised…
One of our dinosaurs is missing!
In a twist in the tale of the Dorset Banksy, the artist who adapts road signs has had his…
Developers win costs in first of plan appeals
The first of four appeals against non-determination of planning applications by Dorset Council within the appointed timescale has resulted…