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 magazine death notices

Bill Batty-Smith | 30th March 1929 – 30th March 2024

Remembering a steadfast leader and community champion in North Dorset William (Bill) Batty-Smith died on his 95th birthday, 30th March 2024. Familiar to many as...
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Dorset sport

Freddie Norman – national champion

After a year of rigorous training and overcoming nerves, the young boxer showcases his potential and snatches his first national title Freddie Norman turned up...
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Dorset community news

The Rally Girls Peaky Challenge

This month a group of nine North Dorset ladies climbed Britain’s highest three peaks inside 24 hours – and enjoyed a prosecco at the...
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News

AOP’s 2024 Small Digital Publisher of the Year – WE’RE SHORTLISTED!

We were thrilled to hear this morning that we have been shortlisted for the 2024 AOP Digital Publishing Awards 'Small Digital Publisher of the...
LauraHitchcock
Dorset sport

Village turns out to cheer their European Champion Ruby Else-White!

Early in April, Stalbridge's Olympic hopeful, 17-year-old Ruby Else White, travelled to Croatia for the EUBC Youth European Boxing Championships in Poreč. Fighting in...
LauraHitchcock
Blackmore Vale What's on

Dorset Spring Show debut: crafts, demos, and family fun

The sun is actually shining, and spring has finally sprung in Dorset. With it comes the first-ever Dorset Spring Show – and this family-friendly...
LauraHitchcock
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Equestrian Dorset

Weaning a Thoroughbred Foal

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It’s September, and the first lot of early foals born in February and March have turned five months and are weaned and roaming their...
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Blackmore Vale What's on

Knoll Gardens charity puts wildlife at the centre

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A Dorset-based gardening charity is inviting people to rethink how their gardens work, with a new programme of events focused on wildlife, sustainability and...
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