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

Heroic horsewoman runs the London marathon (aged 77) for the charities that saved her life

This month, Shena Kozuba-Kozubska will be running her second London Marathon. It’s likely to be even tougher than the one she did 30 years...
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Dorset trials ‘sensor-based’ care to keep elderly at home

Independence is important to all of us - but as we reach a certain age or develop a medical problem and the threat of...
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14yr old Ruby ‘The Pocket Rocket’ Else-White is crowned Two Time National Champion

Last weekend Stalbridge teenager Ruby Else-White competed in the England Boxing National Schools Championships, and once again was crowned champion. Twice-national champion Ruby was...
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What to do with 7,000 unanswered calls to local GPs every month?

Like every general practice surgery in the NHS, Gillingham Medical Practice is under pressure. But despite the workload, the priority is always making sure...
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Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

Richard Batterham – Obituary

Richard Batterham, of Durweston, was one of the most revered potters of his time.27th March 1936 - 7th September 2021 It was Donald Potter and...
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Dorset Charity

Community in Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is a pretty market town and the 'unofficial' capital of the Blackmore Vale. It's picturesque 1,00 year old mill on the River...
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Rescuing Blackberry

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Rescued Shetland pony Blackberry may be small, but overcame neglect to rule as the farm’s feisty leader with a big personality beloved by all Blackberry...
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