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 Charity

£63k raised by village Country Fayre!

Berwick St John Country Fayre has raised the largest amount of money in its 30 year history.The organisers announced the total raised and presented...

19 December 2022

Dorset Food & Drink

Not just a famous name

Hidden away in a fold of Cranborne Chase outside Shaftesbury, Gritchie Brewery is crafting a fine reputation. Laura Hitchcock reports Ask North Dorset residents about...

8 December 2022

Health & Wellbeing

Frankincense and more at Neal’s Yard

Global brand Neal’s Yard Remedies has its home in Gillingham – with many ingredients grown here in Dorset. Rachael Rowe reports As thoughts naturally turn...

7 December 2022

Local History

Hanford School’s nativity –unchanged for over 60 years

A local school has performed the same nativity since 1960 – even using the same costumes!Every school’s nativity play is a special highlight of...

6 December 2022

Dorset community news

Sturminster’s Royal British Legion joins with Combined Cadet Force

On Saturday 12th November, Clayesmore School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) assembled at Sturminster Newton. The detachment was to be awarded new badges, announcing its...

6 December 2022

Dorset Charity