We need everyone to prop up the bar
Pub landlords in north Dorset are issuing a plea for locals and visitors to support their pubs this winter. Steve…
Town councillors face sanctions after clashes
Two Shaftesbury town councillors face sanctions after a Dorset Council panel heard allegations of several breaches of behaviour. Councillors…
Looking back at the special time that is Christmas in Sturminster Newton
Christmas is always a special time of the year, no matter where you happen to be. However, some towns…
Museum raffle raises spirits
There will be no Boxing Day Hunt Meet on the Crown Meadows in Blandford this year, or in the…
Teens’ film on covid stresses praised
A film of Gillingham teenagers talking about life in the time of covid has been widely praised. The video…
Hardy items are bought, thanks to some madding crowd funding
A campaign for money to buy “significant” library items from Thomas Hardy’s home in Dorchester, has been achieved within…
Key transport scheme to take well-deserved break
The dedicated managers of community transport scheme Shaftesbury Car Link will be taking a much needed break over Christmas….
Christmas bin days
Dorset Council’s waste and recycling days have been published for the Christmas period. Christmas Eve rubbish and recycling collections will…
Hospital charity in six-point plan to cope with the coming decade
The charity arm of the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne is preparing for the next decade with a six- point…
Festive spirit inspires community
Blandford Forum at Christmas is a magical place to be. With roaring log fires, stunning winter walks, holly wreaths adorning…