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]

Blackmore Vale What's on

Supercars return to Canford after record year

More than 700 display cars and 5,000 visitors turned the lawns of Canford School into one of the South’s most significant automotive gatherings last summer – and Canford Classic & Supercar...

1 March 2026

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...

14 February 2026

News

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...

12 February 2026

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,...

11 February 2026

News

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...

8 February 2026

News