Stour and Avon

Council agrees £120k Artsreach funding over three years

Dorset Council is to pay more than £120,000 towards keeping touring arts alive in rural communities.
 The council has committed…

A walk around… Fifehead Magdalen

Park near the church, which is at the upper, eastern, end of the village near the manor. Visit the…

We can’t wait for kids to come back

By Nigel Roberts, Headteacher, All Saints Primary School, Bishops Caundle As in many professions, the past 10 months or so…

£1.7m to boost staffing in county’s social care sector

The government has awarded Dorset Council £1,728,324 to boost staffing levels in the social care sector in the wake…

Your part to play in town development

Sherborne Town Council is urging townsfolk to have their say in shaping the future of the town by taking…

Students’ maths contest excellence is sum achievement

Nine young mathematicians at Yeovil College have been recognised at the annual UKMT Senior Maths Challenge. The first year…

Delight as Gryphon students receive university offers

Students at The Gryphon School in Sherborne are celebrating after receiving numerous university offers including five to study at…

Councils harnessing power of sunshine

Bruton and Castle Cary town councils are harnessing the power of the sun and leading the way in cutting…

Dog groomer Kelly closer to glory

Wincanton’s winning dog groomer Kelly Davis has taken another step towards being recognised as the best clipper in the…

Smallholders told to stop selling eggs from stall after complaint

A smallholding couple have been told to stop selling eggs and kindling from an honesty stall after a neighbour…