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Group’s hard work starting to pay off

Much work has been taking place in the Fontmell Garden over lockdown.
Volunteers have been working hard, turning the garden…

Posies make mothers’ celebration so special

Mothering Sunday was a village affair this year, when the community joined forces to make 350 posies for all…

Country fair off, but back next year

The volunteer organising committee of the Sherborne Castle Country Fair have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s…

A summer of fun as events go ahead

Shaftesbury is to host two summer events after the government laid out a roadmap back to allowing festivals and…

Starring role for abbey as online film is premiered

History buffs and Shaftesbury lovers are being invited to watch Shaftesbury Abbey – The Movie online on Saturday, March…

Call to create National Park in county

A case to create Dorset National Park is gathering pace.
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to create new National…

Consultation period on Local Plan draft has come to an end

Public consultation on the draft Dorset Council Local Plan has come to an end. Thousands of locals, organisation and…

Container lorry parking site plan for land next to nursery

A transport company is applying to set up a base for 15 container lorries next to a children’s nursery…

Mum’s funding fight for cancer care bus

A Gillingham mum has spearheaded a campaign to raise money for Hope for Tomorrow, which brings cancer care to…

Fifty more officers join county’s force

Dorset Police have recruited 50 more police officers in the county after a government drive to swell the national…