Category: News

All the latest news from the monthly digital Blackmore Vale magazine. Collected from across the Blackmore Vale and Dorset.

News rounds ups of the most popular features, and important local news items between issues.

We endeavour to bring you news that is important to you. Things that are hapening on your doorstep, things that affect your daily lives.

We aim to provide interesting articles and reports on subjects that are both intersting and informative.

The Blackmore Vale magazine news section is kept fresh and up to date by our local reporters and news desk items.

If you have a news story tah you think is worth sharing, then get in touch with the editor on [email protected]

Dorset Wildlife & Animals

Biodiversity loss is now seen as a national security risk

The loss of biodiversity threatens national security, says a new government report – and Dorset is already feeling the effects Wildlife populations are down by...
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The Sherborne officially has the Quirky Loo of the Year

Next time you are at The Sherborne, take a moment to spend a penny – and admire the truly remarkable toilets The loos at The...
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Dorset Wildlife & Animals

When gardens can become lifeboats

With cuckoos gone and insects vanishing, Neil Walker believes towns like Sherborne are unexpected sanctuaries for wildlife pushed out of farmland For most of us,...
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Dorset flooding: an update from the Dorset Council Leader

On Thursday 5th February, Dorset Council leader Cllr Nick Ireland released the following statement regarding the ongoing flooding issues in the county:‘I want to...
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Dorset under water

When Storm Chandra swept through Dorset on the night of Monday 26th January, the impact was immediate – and dramatic. By Tuesday morning, flooding...
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Dorset sport

Dorset’s Golden Girl Ruby

More than 500 female boxers gathered in Sweden – and it was Dorset’s Ruby White who emerged as Golden Girl champion on the biggest...
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A Country Living

Hunting humans for fun

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Lifelong kennelman Jeremy Whaley’s hunting narrative shifts from tradition to innovation, prioritising the hounds’ skill over the hunt’s end ‘I was deeply anti-hunting,’ says Jeremy...
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From FEI forum to the first centre line

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International think tanks, 4* trials … Jess Rimmer’s 2026 season start throws her in the deep end, talking sport one week, riding it the...
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